Vocabulary
Overthrowing one government and replacing it with another.
What is a revolution?
The day the Declaration of Independence was written, also knows as Independence Day.
What is the 4th of July, 1776?
This type of person that wasn't paid for their service and made up the majority of the Continental Army.
Who are volunteers?
This season was especially difficult for the Continental Army because of their lack of supplies and caused many deaths.
What is winter?
The main disadvantage for Britain is that they had to cross this when they needed supplies.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
An event that leads to a dramatic change.
What is a turning point?
This group of people helped run businesses, bring supplies to camp, worked as nurses, and some even fought in battles.
Who are women?
One of the Continental Army's best allies.
Who is France?
George Washington took his troops here to avoid the British Army and train through the winter.
What is Valley Forge?
The Continental Army's special advantage over Britain.
What is their motivation?
Areas away from the fighting in a country at war.
What is a home front?
The group of people that did not support the revolution.
This is the person that led the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
A week-long battle at a port in Virginia where the British surrendered to the French and Continental Armies.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
One of the main tactics of the Continental Army.
What is surprise attacks?
A planned action, such as a way of moving or using troops, aimed at reaching a certain goal.
What is a tactic?
This weapon had a blade like a sword on the end of a gun.
What is a bayonet?
Those that were hired to fight for the British Army.
Who are mercenaries?
The turning point of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
The British government that paid for their soldiers' uniforms and supplies.
What is Parliament?
To agree to serve in an army or navy.
What is enlist?
This 19 year old Frenchman became a General in the Continental Army.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
This group of people fought alongside the British after they helped protect their land from settlers.
Who are American Indians?
This was signed in September, 1783 to end the war.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
The British promised to free this group of people, but it was not written in the Treaty of Paris.
Who are slaves?