Washington's Winning Ways
It takes a lot of money to buy guns, ammunition, uniforms, tents, horses, cannons and rations for the army. What are rations?
food
tested
Someone who betrays his or her country
traitor
German soldiers who helped the British
Hessians
After declaring independence in 1776, the new United States did not have much money and supplies became scarce. What does scarce mean?
In short supply
Washington's men were exhausted from long marches and battles. Most had no shoes and their clothes were tattered. What does tattered mean?
old and torn
The fort Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold took from the British
Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen's group of fighters - Green __ Boys
Green Mountain Boys
Many soldiers deserted the Army, they went AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave). What does deserted mean?
take off illegally, leave without permission
During the winter of 1777-1778, almost 2,000 men died of exposure to cold and disease. What does exposure mean?
contact with
Famous Revolutionary War song
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Holiday when Washington and his troops attached the Hessians
Christmas
Washington came up with a devious plan. He planned a surprise attach on the Hessians during Christmas. What does devious mean?
tricky
Although they were exposed to diseases and cold, most of the soldiers survived the ordeal. What does ordeal mean?
difficult situation, nightmare, difficulty
A popular song
Anthem
Site of important Christmastime battle in 1776
Trenton
Washington's plan to attack the Hessians on Christmas turned the tide of the war. George Washington gained a great deal of respect and made a giant leap for America. What does tide mean?
trend, direction, or course
The soldiers at Valley Forge were loyal and obedient. They continued to fight despite the terrible conditions. What could loyal and obedient mean?
devoted, faithful, patriotic
The woman who dressed like a man to fight in the Revolutionary War
River crossed by Washington and his troops in the Winter of 1776
Delaware