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The Early Years
The War Continues
The War moves West and South
The War is Won
War Knowledge
100
After the colonies declared independence from England what happened?
What is in July 1776 war was unavoidable
100
The French nobleman who bought a ship and sailed for America and battle to join the battle of freedom
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
100
What was the importance of the Clark's victory at Vincennes?
What is helps patriots control the west
100
Washington camped near New York City. Who was he keeping his eye on?
What is the British 2nd fleet
100
How many years did the war last?
What is seven
200
Americans who support independence
What is Patriots
200
What is the significance of the battle of Trenton and the battle of Princeton?
What is helped to raise morale of the Continental Army Continental Army retakes New Jersey
200
The British had a powerful navy and was able to wage battle at sea but when blockaded at American harbors (prevented ships from entering or leaving port)what happened?
What is cut off supplies and reinforcements from getting to the American colonies
200
Who was the British commender at Yorktown?
Who was Cornwallis
200
What color recognizes the British troop movement?
What is redcoats
300
George Washington
Who is American Commander
300
NATHAN HALE
What is American spy, captured and hung
300
Privateers are what?
What is privately owned merchant ships with weapons
300
The Treaty of Paris stated what?
What is the United States is now recognized as an independent nation
300
How many French and American soldiers were in Yorktown?
What is 14,000 troops
400
People who were loyal to Britain and against the war
What is Loyalists (Tories)
400
How were the Loyal treated in America?
They were attacked and homes burnt
400
John Paul Jones was an American naval hero who began raiding British ports in 1777 and names his ship Bonhomme Richard. What was his famous quote?
What is “I Have not yet begun to fight”
400
George Washington was upset with his army and Congress what is the reason?
What is congress refused to fund pension and other pay to soldiers.
400
Washington/Rochambeau secretly travel south (NY --- Yorktown) How long did they march?
What is March 200 miles in 15 days
500
Turning point of the war Boost American morale Led to increase foreign support What significance battle does this belong to?
What is significance of the battle of Saratoga
500
What was Washington greatest challenge at Valley Forge?
Keeping his army together
500
The British were frustrated in the North so they turned their attention to the south in 1778. Why did they do this?
What is they were hoping for loyalist support
500
George Washington officially retired where?
What is Second Congressional Congress Meeting
500
Hit and run fighting
What is Guerilla warfare