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The commander of the Continental army.
Who is George Washington?
100
The name for a person who supports independence from England
What is a Patriot?
100
A German who stayed at Valley Forge training soldiers to use bayonets.
Who id Baron von Steuben?
100
Britain's strategy was to control this was to cut off New England states from the other states.
What is the Hudson River?
200
This man will be forever remembered as a traitor to the United States.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
200
To leave military duty without intending to return.
What is to desert?
200
Henry Hamilton was called this because he would pay for American scalps.
What is 'hair buyer"?
200
Two European countries that allied themselves with the Americans.
What is France and Spain?
300
This man helped secure land west of the Appalachians for the United States.
Who is George Rogers Clark?
300
A professional soldier hires to fight for a foreign country.
What is a mercenary?
300
Mary Hays carried water to soldiers on the battlefield earning her this nickname.
Who is "Molly Pitcher"?
300
Where Continental troops spent the harsh winter of 1777-1778.
What is Valley Forge?
400
Known as "the soldier's friend", this Frenchman volunteered to fight with the Continental army
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
400
A privately owned ship that is used to attack enemy merchant ships.
What is a privateer?
400
General John Burgoyne traveled in style earning himself this nickname.
What is "Gentleman Johnny"?
400
Besides soldiers leaving when their enlistment ended and lack of training, this was a big problem for Washington and his army.
What is the lack of supplies?
500
This man successfully attacked the British warship the Sarapis.
Who is John Paul Jones?
500
A French word meaning "meeting".
What is rendezvous?
500
This Mohawk chief's other name was Thayendanegea.
Who is Joseph Brant?
500
On this day in 1776, Washington and his men successfully suprised and attacked Hessians at Trenton.
What is December 25th?