The American Revolution

Hired foreign soldiers

Patriot leader of Marion’s Brigade who led surprise attacks to fight the British in the South

Peace agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War & recognized America’s independence

Meeting in May 1775 of delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to react to Lexington & Concord

Author of Common Sense who encouraged independence from Britain

Governor of Spanish Louisiana and key ally of the Patriots; helped capture Florida from British

Patriot leader of OverMountainMen who fought on frontier & encouraged Indians to remain neutral

A 47 page pamphlet that was distributed in Philadelphia in January of 1776

Colonists who fought for independence from Britain

Brave American naval officer who captured many British ships

Turning point in Revolutionary War; Patriots forced British troops to surrender in Saratoga, NY

Battle of 1600 militiamen against 2400 where colonists proved they could take on the British

Last major battle of American Revolution; Patriots forced 8,000 British soldiers to surrender

British soldiers who fought against the colonists

Meeting in Oct 1774 where colonial delegates in Philadelphia decided how to respond to British

Document written to declare the colonies free from British rule and authority

Army created at the Second Continental Congress to defend the American colonies

An experienced military officer from Prussia, chosen by Washington to lead American troops

The main author of the Declaration of Independence and one of its signers

Colonists who sided with Britain in the American Revolution

Gentleman farmer from Virginia chosen to lead the Continental Army

DOUBLE BONUS: Who were the German soldiers that fought as mercenaries for the British?

BONUS QUESTION: Which of the following countries supported the Patriots in the Revolution?

Local militiamen who had to be ready to fight at a minutes notice

Important victory for Patriots in New Jersey where they captured more than 900 foreign troops

French officer who helped finance the American Revolution and served as major general