American Revolution 2

What American major captured a British fort at Paulus Hook in downtown Jersey City?

What was Washington’s goal against the British as they marched across New Jersey in 1778?

ALL of the following happened at Valley Forge except one – which one is FALSE?

British general who is surrounded by the Americans & French in 1781 and is forced to surrender?

Who was responsible for dragging cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston?

In 1776, Washington fought his first battle against the British and lost badly at what battle?

British general, who sent troops to Lexington and Concord, but went home after Bunker Hill?

Soldiers who are hired to fight in wars are called what?

Who wrote The Crisis to raise the morale of the American soldiers?

The Virginian colonel of militia who rises to Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

Why was Washington so desperate to attack the British before the end of 1776?

Washington tries to protect Philadelphia, but losses (again) in what battle south of the city?

Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge turning them into a proper fighting force?

Who was the British general in America who decided to move the army to the southern colonies?

Why were the French reluctant to join the Colonists in 1776?

Why did the British leave Philadelphia in 1778 to march back to New York City?

What was the importance of capturing Fort Ticonderoga in 1775?

At Bunker Hill, why were the militia told not to fire to “you see the whites of their eyes!”?

Civilians who volunteered to fight but were never very reliable?

What did Washington do to win the Battle of Princeton?

British general who defeated the Americans in every major battle but became tired of the war?

After Washington lost his first battles with the British; he retreated across what state?

Washington's most gifted and dependable general - took command of the Southern Continental Army

What was the battle fought in 100° weather in New Jersey on June 28, 1778, ending in a draw?

Bunker Hill was fought across the river from what city?

British plan to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies meant capturing what city?

Who were the colonists fought on the side of the British?

The following were reasons why Washington lost his first battle except one –which one is FALSE?

Which is the false reason why the British were in trouble before the Battle of Saratoga?

Who was the British general who marched south from Canada but lost at the Battle of Saratoga

Why were the British trapped in Yorktown and forced to surrender thus ending the war?

What modern-day county were Hessians from?

Why does British General Howe want to capture Philadelphia in 1777?

The peace treaty that ended the American Revolution was signed in what city?

What river does Washington and his army cross to surprise the Hessians at Trenton?

What was one of the biggest problems facing Washington and his troops?

After the British capture Philadelphia, why did Washington lose at the Battle of Germantown?

The hero of the Battle of Saratoga, but got no credit for it - this made him join the British?

Which was a false reason that the British lost at the Battle of Saratoga?

What American general took all of the credit for winning at Saratoga - despite doing little?

What was a result of the Battle of Saratoga?

This city was captured by the British after they moved south to South Carolina?