Chapter 6: The American Revolution

Colonists last ditch effort for peace with Britain

Led by Horatio Gates, Americans won this series of battles, turning point of Rev. War.

"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"

What is NOT true about the British Army?

After this victory, the Americans had captured 1,000 Hessian soldiers.

Whose strategy was this: Guerrilla Tactics?

Informal national government for the colonies

Patriots conquered British due to only 1 guard on duty and it was a surprise attack.

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

British troops try to seize gunpowder the patriots hid.

British General who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown

Why did George Washington set up camp at Valley Forge (why that location)?

Typically supported the Patriots

The majority of Loyalists were

Son of Liberty who warned colonists prior to Lexington and Concord

Whose strategy was this: Divide and Conquer

After this battle, Britain offered Washington a full pardon if he surrendered.

Gave the BRITISH a stronghold in the SOUTH.

What did women do to help during the war?

Called King George a tyrant and wrote Common Sense

Whose strategy was this: Goal is to : wear down the opponent/not hyper focus on winning

Americans lost this battle but gained A LOT of confidence because the loss was due to lack of resources.

How did the American's know about the British plans for Lexington and Concord?

American naval officer, " I have not yet begun to fight."

Gaining control of this prevented British attacks from the NORTH

Where was Valley Forge?

Whose strategy was this: Block ports to prevent trade.

After this victory, Americans recover New Jersey and British have to retreat to New York.

Three parts of the DOI: IN ORDER!!!!

American fighter(in the South) well versed in guerrilla warfare

The second Continental Congress did NOT do this...

German baron, helped train troops at Valley Forge.

1 of largest battles in SOUTH, British won but lost SO MANY soldiers it led to their defeat.

The Patriots were...

The first major defeat for the Americans - Led by Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery,

Lasted 3 weeks, British trapped on peninsula, American victory

Largest Battle of the war - Washington's retreat prevented a total end to the war - Britain won

First MAJOR victory for the American's in the SOUTH

BEFORE what battle did General Charles Cornwallis make a very COSTLY error?

Whose strategy was this: Make alliances

After this battle, France was convinced to join war and ally with Americans

Winning this battle changed Washington's mind about surrendering.

French Noble, served with Washington and gave Americans aid during the war

What is NOT true about the colonial army