American Revolution

Armed civilian ships that had government permission to attack ships and keep goods.

What was the name of the ship John Paul Jones commanded?

The idea that everyone is born with rights not given them by a ruler. but by God is called what

Did loyalists burn and loot patriot farms?

People who change sides in a conflict are often refered to as what?

What battle is considered the turning point of the revolutionary war?

What country helped America win the Revolutionary War by supplying troops and navel support?

What did the British offer to American slaves who deserted and joined the British?

The Dutch signed the Treaty of Paris

What are continentals?

What two countries entered the war on the side of the colonies in 1778?

This woman disguised herself as a man and even treated her own wounds in order to hide it.

_____________ was a German baron who directed the training of Washingtons army.

What U.S. ally benefitted the most from the Revolutionary war?

Washington spent the hard winter of 1777-1778 at _____________, in Pennsylvania.

Why was Benedict Arnold labeled a traitor?

How long was the average term of service for soldiers in the continental army?

Someone who betrays their country or cause for another.

a formal complaint

Wrote out the reasons for separating from England. Chosen because of beautiful writing style

The final battle of the Revolutionary war was fought in what year?

What did the British army rely on to move around and wage war in the colonies?

Smallpox spread to Native American populations during the Revolutionary war?

American rebel who successfully attacked the British advance using guirrilla tactics.

The “Shot heard Round the World was fired at this place.

Leader of the British army in the Southern colonies.

Famous for his last defiant quote, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country!"

A formal statement of opinion is a

In general, Native Americans sided with the British during the Revolution?

Wrote the pamphlet Common Sense that helped to change the view Americans have of the war.

Another word for an introduction

British commander who took Florida and moved north to North Carolina.

During the American Revolution, if you were in favor of leaving England, you were called a ____

A French noble called _________ became a high ranking officer in Washingtons army.

Fighters who work in small bands and make hit-and-run attacks.

British Commander who surrendered at Yorktown.

Congress approved the Declaration of Independence and America was born on this date.