Battles
The Continental Army often fought in the countryside in these types of chaotic attacks.
What are surprise attacks?
The British paid this country to send 30,000 mercenaries to help them fight in the war.
What is Germany?
British soldiers were considered well outfitted with muskets, swords and these weapons, which could be attached to the end of the musket for close-range combat.
What are bayonets?
This Founding Father was chosen to lead the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
The British often attacked the colonies, often described as this style of war.
What is offensive war?
This was the bloodiest battle in the history of the United States.
What is The Battle of Antietam?
France, Spain, Great Britain and the US Colonies met in this city to work out a peace treaty.
What is Paris?
Who are the American Indians?
Unlike the professionals enlisted in the British Army, the Continental Army was mostly volunteer and comprised of these types of people.
Who are poor farmers?
This was a key city in the American colonies because of its proximity to the Continental Congress. The British took control of the city, but was not able to destroy it.
What is Philadelphia?
After the defeat at Yorktown, the British were ready to do this.
What is end the war?
American colonists who sided with the British during the Revolution were called this.
What are Loyalists?
The British Army included 48,000 soldiers, most of whom could be described as this (meaning they didn't have much money).
What is poor?
The Continental Army was small compared to the British, and it also lacked this, which made it hard to supply troops with food, weapons or training.
What is funding?
The British took control of Boston and this Northeastern city.
What is New York City?
This battle is considered the turning point in the war.
The Battle of Saratoga
In the 1783 Treaty of Paris, Florida was given to this country.
What is Spain?
The British Army at the time could be considered professional with these two attributes describing its size and skill.
What is large and well trained?
This was a big consideration for the Continental Army and motivated them to win the war.
What is defending their rights?
The Continental Army often fought to protect themselves and their land, which could be described as this kind of war.
What is defensive war?
German mercenaries were defeated by the Continental Army in this colony.
What is New Jersey?
These three countries were allies of the American colonists.
What are France, Spain and the Netherlands (Dutch)?
The British had a large number of these types of vessels, especially considering the American colonies had almost none.
What are warships?
Because the war took place near colonial homes and towns, these people often cooked and cared for wounded soldiers, and even spied on British troops.
Who are women?
The British promised this to gain support from some African Americans.
What is freedom from slavery?