Nicknames
Loyalists who fought for Britain were known as this because of their uniforms.
"Red Coats"
To enlist in the Army.
Recruit
He was a Patriot General, and eventually a president.
George Washington
George Washington crossed the Delaware River on this night.
Christmas
Printed money lost value due to this.
A. Inflation
B. Taxes
C. The Great Depression
D. The Dust Bowl
A. Inflation
Loyalists who fought for Britain were known as this but NOT because of their uniforms.
"Tories"
A surprise attack.
Ambush
Congress did not want to give these people guns for fear of a rebellion.
African-Americans / Enslaved People
Colonists declared independence on this date.
July 4, 1776
Washington lost many troops to all of the following EXCEPT...
A. Disease
B. Starvation
C. Slavery
D. Harsh Winter
C. Slavery
She helped in the American Revolution by carrying water and loading cannons.
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley / Molly Pitcher
Attempt to force surrender by blocking goods and supplies.
Siege
These people had the right to live with colonists in their home...the whole reason behind the 3rd Amendment.
British Soldiers / Red Coats
The Mississippi River
Which of the following countries was NOT involve in the Revolutionary War?
A. Britain
B. Spain
C. Germany
D. France
C. Germany
Hired Soldiers, or Hessians, were also known as this.
Mercenaries.
Method of stopping trade from other countries.
Blockade
For the most part, these people stayed neutral.
Native Americans & the Quakers
The Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War was signed in this year.
1783
At the surrender of the British, a French band played which of the following songs?
A. Yankee Doodle
B. The Star Spangled Banner
C. God Bless America
D. We are the Champions
A. Yankee Doodle
Henry Hamilton was called this for paying Natives for scalps.
"Hair Buyer"
Merchant warships stocked with weapons.
Privateers
He was Commander of the British Army in the South.
General Charles Cornwallis
These people eventually became enemies when they chose to be colonists or loyalists.
Friends / Family / Neighbors
Which of the following was a disadvantage for Britain?
A. Weak Navy
B. Had to ship soldiers and supplies
C. Fewer Weapons
D. Lacked Experience
B. Had to ship soldiers and Supplies
The movie The Patriot was based on Francis Marion, AKA this name, for his imaginative war tactic.
"Swamp Fox"
American militias used these tactics against the British.
Hit and Run
She disguised herself as a man in order to fight alongside the Colonists.
Deborah Sampson
Washington had Clinton believe he was planning an attack in New York, when he actually planned to defeat Cornwallis first here.
Yorktown
Which of the following was NOT an advantage for the Colonists.
A. Homefield Advantage
B. Motivation & Purpose
C. George Washington
D. Strong Navy
D. Strong Navy