The American Revolution

Which gifted and successful American general switched sides around 1780?

Which "three-pronged officer" chose to ignore his orders and went south instead of north?

As popular as Common Sense was, Paine died in obscurity because of his attacks on ______.

Marion could be considered the master of ________ warfare.

Which foreign leader helped train Washington's men at Valley Forge?

As Greene amassed troops in the South, only about ___% had any battle experience.

The British army, already large, hired ______ mercenaries to increase their forces.

Which chapter from Romans was used to justify participation in the war?

T/F: The delegates at the First Continental Congress (1774) saw themselves as Englishmen.

Which victory essentially marked the end of the war?

Of Washington's original 12 officers, only ____ had any experience.

Greene was given command of America's _____ troops in 1780.

At this point in the war, who would have been considered the leader of the British troops?

Valley Forge, ____ (1777) was an extremely difficult winter for Washington's men.

True/False: America's army contained zero members at the start of the war.

Which American leader led an invasion attempt into Canada in 1776?

What was Francis Marion's nickname?

True/False: One good quality of Washington was his active pursuit of combat.

Generals were appointed, the Cont. Army was organized and G.Wash. was given command by the ___.

T/F: Typically, American officers resented the help of foreign generals.

Washington withdrew to _____ after being defeated several times in New York.

The capture of ______ in 1780 was the biggest defeat the Americans suffered during the war.

Interestingly, Nathanael Greene rose to power despite his _____ upbringing.

Which of the following British officers WERE NOT part of the 1777 three-pronged attack?

True/False: Perhaps the most important aspect of Washington's leadership was his resignation.

Which colony did Marion work in typically?

Arnold's success in Quebec enabled him to delay the British in attacking New York via _____.

Which of the following WAS NOT an example of Washington fully confronting the British army?

Who is famous for saying "It is absurd for an island to govern a continent"?

Which previous was did Washington begin to "make a name for himself"?

Which group of fighters most often utilized guerrilla tactics?

True/False: Washington was a master strategist.

Which river did Washington famously cross at night in 1776 to gain victories is New Jersey?

In 1775, the colonial population was ____ and Great Britain's population was _____.

Which church was split during the war, leading to the Episcopalian movement?

True/False: The best strategy for the Americans was to make this war last as long as possible.

True/False: Throughout this war, the colonies were dependent on each other.

True/False: A key strategy employed by Marion was to always travel with artillery.

The War for Independence is sometimes referred to as "Britain's ______".

Who controlled "the purse" during this war for the Americans?

Which European country became our biggest foreign ally in this war?

Which major American town were the British forced to evacuate in 1776?

Which British general surrendered to Washington at Yorktown in 1781?

Where did Washington keep his focus between 1778-1780?

The failed (or abandoned) three-pronged attack led to a major American victory at ______.