Ch.6~The American Revolution 1776-1783

Hired soldiers that help during a war

This German officer trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge.

A surprise attack

A small band of soldiers that appear suddenly, attacks, and then disappears

What countries were American allies during the revolution?

What Pennsylvania woman fought for the Continental Army after her husband was killed?

Taking neither side in an argument is remaining

This man convinced Spain, Cuba, and Mexico to send money to help support the Patriots.

This man wrote pamphlets trying to convince Americans to support the Patriots.

What French nobleman felt so strongly about freedom that he sailed to America to help G.Wash?

When a soldier leaves the army without permission

Charles Cornwallis surrendered to Washington in Yorktown, 

The biggest turning point in the war for the Patriots was here.

During the Battle of Yorktown, which event came last?

What is an advantage of the British Army?

This man was known as the "Swamp Fox" because of his success with guerrilla warfare.

This Spanish governor of Louisiana helped force British troops out of Baton Rouge.

What is a disadvantage of the British Army?

This Mohawk Chief was an ally to the British and raided American settlements.

Who won the American Revolutionary War?

This commander of the British Army in the south surrendered at Yorktown.

An increase of money supply that causes the price of goods to rise sharply

During the Battle of Yorktown, which event came first?

During the Battle of Yorktown, which event came fourth?

To approve

The British leader of Detroit was known as the "hair buyer" because he paid for Patriot scalps.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the American Patriots?

This woman disguised herself as a man so she could fight for the Patriots.

Closing off cities and ports using ships

This lieutenant in the Virginia militia led attacks on Kaskaskia & Vincennes.

During the Battle of Yorktown, which event came second?

This man was the leader of the entire Continental Army and later became the first president.

Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired?

People who are asked to enlist in the army

Privately owned ships equipped with weapons

This woman risked her life by carrying  water to thirsty soldiers on the battlefield.

How did geography play a role in the Revolutionary War?

During the Battle of Yorktown, which event came third?

Which of the following is an advantage for the American Patriots?

When asked to surrender, this naval officer shouted, "I have not yet begun to fight."

This man commanded the Continental Army in the south & met Washington at Yorktown.