Chapter 4 The American Revolution

This pamphlet persuaded Americans to break from Great Britain.

The Patriot who had the nickname "The Swamp Fox" because of his use of guerilla warfare:

What were loyalists?

__________ is where the "shot heard round the world" took place.

This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War; forced the British to negotiate peace.

The Battle of Trenton took place on _____________________ of 1776.

Who is given credit for writing the Declaration of Independence?

Which Continental Congress expressed loyalty to Britain?

The First Continental Congress banned all trade with what country?

Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain were known as:

Besides Redcoat, what was the other nickname used by colonists towards the British soldiers?

The Prussian military officer that helped train the Patriot forces:

In which treaty did the British agree to recognize the independence of the U.S.?

Volunteered to lead the Western Campaign and was known for the way he treated Native Americans.

Rights of women, enslaved Africans, and Native Americans were not in Dec. Of Ind. Why?

This is the name for swift hit-and-run tactics.

Took place on Christmas Day of 1776; General Washington defeated the Hessians.

Why were the Patriots defeated in New York?

What king was the Olive Branch petition sent to?

What were mercenaries?