US HISTORY 8 CHAPTER 6 AMERICAN REVOLUTION

An attempt to force surrender by blocking movement in or out of a city or fort or harbor.

Which man DID NOT represent the Americans at the peace talks in Paris in 1782-1783?

An attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy a(n).

He drilled and instructed the Continental Army at Valley Forge into a disciplined army.

At first, an American hero of the Revolution until he betrayed the cause and became a traitor.

Loyalist support was strongest for Britain in these colonies

To leave without permission or intent to come back.

We formed an alliance with the French after this victory over the British, providing military aid and soldiers and ships

Virginia militia leader who won a series of victories west of the Appalachian Mts in 1778-79

19 year old volunteer from France who became a Patriot general and key adviser and cavalry officer to Gen. Washington.

American naval captain who refused to surrender and ultimately captured the HMS Serapis.

Overconfident British general whose army was surrounded and forced to surrender at Saratoga, NY in the fall of 1777.

Wife of a delegate to Congress who urged her husband to think of women's rights as well.

Commander of the French Army sent to America to fight on our side against the British.

African American patriot who fought throughout the Revolution and earned his freedom.