British Army vs. American Army
The American army had help from this nation during the Revolutionary War.
What is France?
At the end of this battle, which the Americans won, thus winning the Revolutionary War, the British started singing a song called "The World Turned Upside Down."
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
One of the reasons Valley Forge was so hard to stay at was the weather was extremely [blank].
What is cold?
This American general was known for his great leadership. He would later go on to be the first president of the United States of America.
Who is George Washington?
One part of the Treaty of Paris allowed the United States to do this at sea wherever they wanted, both in British and US territories.
What is fish?
These mercenaries (or hired soldiers) fought for the British Army and gave them an advantage over the Americans.
What are Hessians?
A bridge in New York now crosses over the the narrows 88 British Ships passed through right before the Battle of Brooklyn. It connects Brooklyn and Staten Island.
What is the Verrazano Bridge?
This food was made of water and flour. It was cooked over hot stones and eaten at Valley Forge. It was not very tasty.
What are Fire Cakes?
This woman, nicknamed "Molly Pitcher," famously carried water to soldiers on the battlefield. She also helped fill her husband’s role firing cannons. (You must give her real name to get the points).
Who is Mary Hays?
Property that was confiscated (illegally taken) during the war would either be returned or [blank], which means to be payed back for.
What is reimbursed?
This army struggled because it could not convince the citizens of its country that the war was a worthwhile effort.
What is the British Army?
The Battle of Yorktown brought together General Washington of America and General [Blank] of France so they could join forces against the British.
Who is Rochambeau?
One of the penalties for abandoning Valley Forge was getting this many lashes across the bare back.
What is 75?
This British General led an army of British soldiers and Hessians at the Battle of Brooklyn.
General William Howe
King George promised that he and his [blank] would treat the United States as free and independent.
What are heirs?
Aside from outnumbering the American soldiers, British soldiers had this advantage.
What is good training?
This location in Brooklyn was once to referred as "Battle Pass" when the Battle of Brooklyn took place. American soldiers cut down trees here to slow down the British.
What is Prospect Park?
Congress wanted to replace Washington with somebody else at Valley Forge because Washington refused to do this.
What is surrender?
This American spy is known for saying, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Who is Nathan Hale?
Under the Treaty of Paris, both America and Britain were allowed to navigate this body of water.
What is the Mississippi River?
American resources were so low, Benjamin Franklin once suggested arming soldiers with [blank].
Bows and arrows
At the Old Stone House, 400 men from this state fought against a vastly superior army of British soldiers.
What is Maryland?
Which major American city was Valley Forge located near?
What is Philadelphia?
This woman dressed as a man to join the army alongside her husband. He was the only person who knew she was a woman. She fought in four major battles in the war before a doctor found her out.
Who is Anna Maria Lane?
When the Treaty of Paris was first written, how much time did the Americans and British have to ratify (sign and pass) the document?
What is 6 months?