The American Revolution Chapter 6 Lesson 1

The Continental Army dwindled as soldiers left as their year of service was completed.

Loyalists, also known as _____________ were colonists who opposed independence.

What American victory helped build morale during the harsh winter of 1776?

Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and drove the enemy from Philadelphia.

Hessians were ______________ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.

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

Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?

What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?

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

George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Some African Americans took up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution.

The victory at Saratoga ends the plan to separate New England from the rest of the colonies.

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

Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.

Which Patriot was executed for spying on Great Britain?

When the British captured Philadelphia, most members of the Continental Congress were arrested.

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

At the Battle of Saratoga, American forces surround British troops and forced them to surrender

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

In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in_______.