Generals & Leaders
This man was made the commander for the whole Continental Army
George Washington
Colonial Forces retreated from this fort after running out of ammunition
Bunker Hill
This document was drafted by the continental congress in 1775 in efforts to make peace with Britain
Olive Branch Petition
Who was considered the greatest naval officer during the War of Independence?
John Paul Jones
Which colonists sided with Britain during the war?
The Loyalists
This general ended up surrendering to colonial forces in Yorktown
General Cornwallis
The British defeated the Americans at this Canadian fort
This document was unanimously passed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence
Who were the colonists that supported the American cause for independence called?
Patriots
About how many colonists were Patriots?
About one-third to one-half of the colonists were considered Patriots
This British general attacked Horatio Gates' forces on September 19 near Saratoga but was defeated.
General John Burgoyne
The Americans defeated John Burgoyne in 1777 in this battle, causing one British army to surrender
Saratoga
This document was signed between American and British negotiators on April 1784 in France.
The Treaty of Paris
Who were the colonists that chose neither sides in the War of Independence?
The neutral colonists
Which country joined the American colonists in the fight against the British?
France
This American General was put in charge of solving the supply problem that was hurting continental forces.
General Nathanael Greene
Name won southern victory of the British
Savannah, Charles Towne, Camden, Guilford Courthouse
Who mainly authored the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
This American general captured a Hessian outpost in 1776
George Washington
What is a merchant ship called that is outfitted for war?
Privateer
Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Ferguson was defeated and killed when “over-mountain men” ambushed him
Kings Mountain
Name all three American negotiators that signed the Treaty of Paris
Benjamin Franklin, John Jay and John Adams
Who defeated "Hair Buyer" Hamilton in Vincennes?
George Rogers Clark