Chapter 6: The American Revolution

In the early years, the size of the Continental Army dwindled because soldiers left as their year of service was done

merchant war ships

French Commander

African American Patriot

Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.

Who was nicknamed “Molly Pitcher” and fought in battle against the British?

Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering?

This excerpt describes the terrible effects of the battle in which Cornwallis surrendered. Which battle was it?

The colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British.

George Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping

After the war, George Washington

British advantages during the war included a stronger military, greater wealth, and a larger population.

The first state to have an all–African American regiment was

September 3, 1783

What is an appropriate title for this map?

Patriot forces

A merchant ship that is privately owned and armed with weapons is called a

By the end of the war, African Americans were enlisted in every state except

to approve officially

Who led the Patriots' victory at Vincennes, which strengthened the American position in the West?

a surprise attack

hit-and-run war technique

The "Swamp Fox," known for his imaginative war tactics, was

At least one-half of all American colonists were Tories (Loyalists).

To spy on the British, which Patriot disguised himself as a Dutch schoolteacher?

Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?

Patriot fighter

The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the South partly because the South had many Loyalists.

The 13 warships that the Continental Congress ordered to be built made the American navy a powerful and effective force

a militia group

Although the last significant battle took place in 1781, the treaty ending the war was signed in

The nation that made an alliance with the revolutionary United States in 1778 was

The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the

Based on the map, the navy of which country played a decisive role at Yorktown?

With these words, spoken on December 4, 1783, in New York, who gave up command of his army?

Loyalist strength was strongest in

The American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in July 1775.

On which type of landform is Yorktown located?

The militia group that defeated Burgoyne’s troops at Bennington, Vermont, was the

Enslaved African Americans who fought on the British side were given

After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia.

sent to France to deliver news to Benjamin Franklin

The volunteer from France who became Washington's trusted aide was

Due to George Washington's strategy, Charles Cornwallis was defeated at the

On October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at

Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called Loyalists or

Few patriots believed ____________ when he stated, “We shall have a long . . . and bloody war to go through.”

What nation did Bernardo de Gálvez help during the American Revolution?

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

The French announced support for the United States after the American victory at

Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"?

Nathan Hale was a Patriot soldier who became a traitor and spied for the British.

Which problem caused Congress to stop issuing paper money?

Which man did not represent the Americans at the peace talks in Paris?

The man who turned the ragged Continental Army into a more efficient fighting force was

When Congress refused to pay soldiers who won the American Revolution, the conflict was resolved by

The Hessians’ main reason for fighting the war was

In 1777, William Howe captured which city, causing Congress to flee?

What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

The Americans agreed to allow British merchants to collect debts owed to them in the

What was one consequence of the fighting between neighbors and within families during the American Revolution?

guerrilla leader

The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after the Americans’ victory at

Who disguised herself as a man so she could fight with the army?

George Rogers Clark forced Henry Hamilton's surrender at

British Commander at Yorktown

In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in_______.

drilled Patriots at Valley Forge

British mercenaries

Supplies and reinforcements could not reach American harbors because of