Chapter 6 - The American Revolution

Troops on horseback, Casimir Pulaski trained the American units

Define: Traitor

Define: Blockade

Gave water to the soldiers, when her husband was wounded, took over loading and firing cannon

Why did some slaves escape to the British?

Mercenaries from Germany

What advantages did the British have as the war began?

In 1777, first major American victory of the Revolution, ended British threat to New England

Wrote Common Sense, which listed reasons why the Americans should leave Great Britain

One of the finest American Generals but better known for betraying his country.

What actions did Congress take to make the final break with Britain?

Why did some African-American Patriots hope the Revolution would end slavery?

In 1775, the first major battle of the Revoltution

What advantages did the Patriots have as the war began?

Spanish Governor of Louisiana who aided the American cause

Why was General Cornwallis forced to surrender at Yorktown?

Army of citizens who serve during a time of emergency

Define: Patriot

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

French leader who led American forces during the Revolutionary War

Sewed the first American flag of Stars and Stripes

1776 battle in New Jersey where Washington's troops crossed the Delaware and captured Hessians

How did the war change women's attitudes?

What steps did the Continental Army take to pursue peace with Britain?

Occurs when one army surrounds another and blockades enemy position

What steps did the Continental Army take to pursue war with Britain?

Describe the main points of the Treaty of Paris

How did Washington force the British to leave Boston?

Explain the results of the Battle of Saratoga

King of France, gave aid to the American cause so he could defeat the British

Was in charge of the Continental Army

Why was John Paul Jones an American hero?

Which part of the Declaration does the 13 colonies actually declare independence?

Define: Natural Rights

Hit and run tactics

What arguments did T. Paine use in 'Common Sense' to persuade colonists to declare Independence

Was the Mad King of Britain during the American Revolutionary War

Nations that work together to achieve a common goal

Led the Green Mountain Boys to capture fort Ticonderoga

How did the Continental Army come through the winter at Valley Forge?

General who lost battle of Yorktown

Define: Loyalist

Why did the Americans win the Revolutionary War?

Final battle of the Revolution; 1781 victory in Virginia forced British to surrender

Captured the British warship Serapis

Define: Mercenary