People
General William Howe was a commander for this army
Who are the British?
This marked the worst American defeat of the war
What is the capture of Charles Town?
Hit-and-run war technique
Place where the Patriots endured a terrible winter of suffering
Where is Valley Forge, Pennsylvania?
This treaty ended the American Revolution
What is the Treaty of Paris?
A French commander who came to assist the Americans train their army
Who is Comte de Rochambeau?
The French announced their support for the United States after this victory
What is Saratoga?
Merchant warships
What are privateers?
By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except this one
What is South Carolina?
Volunteer who became Washington's trusted aide
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
This Dutchman drilled American troops at Valley Forge
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after the Americans' victory here
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
Americans who supported Great Britain were called this
What are Loyalists or Tories?
Loyalist strength was strongest here
What are the Carolinas and Georgia?
After the war, George Washington did this
What is returned to Mount Vernon?
British commander at Yorktown
Who is General Charles Cornwallis?
This battle forced Cornwallis to give up the plan to conquer the Carolinas
What is the Battle at Guilford Courthouse?
Hired soldiers
What are mercenaries?
Cornwallis surrendered here
Where is Yorktown?
The American colonies declared independence at this time
What is July 1776?
Patriot who said the famous words "I have not yet begun to fight"
Who is John Paul Jones
The French navy played a decisive role in this battle
Taking neither side
What is neutral?
William Howe captured this city, causing Congress to flee
Where is Philadelphia?
African American patriot
Who is Lemuel Hayes?