Vocab
to use a small group of forces to carry out irregular attacks and raids on a large force
Guerilla Warfare
He was the leader of the continental army
George Washington
This battle effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
Yorktown
The Continental army tried to gain ground here, but ended up just getting help from the French to take care of it!
Canada
George Washington crossed this river on his way to Trenton and Princeton.
BONUS (+100): On THIS day....
Delaware River on Christmas Eve.
To leave a person, group, or thing and not return
Desert
The Continental Army used this form of fighting to their advantage
Guerilla Warfare
This battle effectively ended the war in the South.
(Hint: It also was full of very influential future Tennesseans!)
King's Mountain
Saratoga was a battle fought here
New York
These kinds of people supported the Continental Army
To have no money left
bankrupt
The Continental Army won at Yorktown using this strategy they learned from the British
Siege
These two battles were won close together and boosted colonial morale.
Trenton and Princeton
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were fought in this state
New Jersey
These kinds of people supported the British Crown
Siege
This was the nickname for the men who fought at King's Mountain that came from TN and Virginia.
Overmountain Men
This battle prompted France to sign a Treaty of Alliance.
Saratoga
The battle at King's Mountain was fought here.
South Carolina
(OR the North/South Carolina line)
Patriots preferred this weapon because of it's accuracy (even though it was slower to reload)
Rifle
Cruel and unreasonable rule
Tyranny
The three main struggles of the Continental Army
They had to cover a wide distance.
They had no money.
Name three battles NOT mentioned in your book
Battle of Quebec 1775 - Battle of Sullivan’s Island - Battle of Long Island - Battle of Harlem Heights - Battle of White Plains - Battle of Fort Washington - Battle of Ticonderoga 1777 - Battle of Hubbardton - Battle of Bennington - Battle of Brandywine Creek - Battle of Freeman’s Farm - Battle of Paoli - Battle of Germantown - Battle of Monmouth - Siege of Savannah - Siege of Charleston - Battle of Camden - Battle of Cowpens - Battle of Guilford Courthouse
This British Major was the only non-colonist to fight at King's Mountain
Patrick Ferguson