Duplicate of Chapter 4: The American Revolution

"Molly Pitcher"; fought in the Battle of Monmouth.

"I have not yet begun to fight."

United States official motto.

Colonists who wanted to remain under the King's rule.

Revolutionary War hero nicknamed the Swamp Fox.

Captured forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes.

Turning-point of the Revolutionary War.

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

E pluribus Unum.

Governing body of the colonies during the Revolutionary War.

Winter quarters of the Continental Army 1777-1778.

American hero who became a traitor.

German mercenaries hired by King George III.

Colonists favoring independence.

Urged her husband to support the rights of women in the Continental Congress.

Led the capture of Ft. Ticonderoga; leader of the Green Mt. Boys.

"Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."

Last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

Birthday of the United States of America.

Fought on Breed's Hill.

Surprise attacks; saved Washington's army.

Author of the Declaration of Independence.

Wrote "Common Sense" and "The Crisis".

Who colonists declared independence from?

"We must all hang together or assuredly we shall hang separately."

"These are the times that try men's souls."

"Give me liberty or give me death."

Sounded the alarm "The British are coming".

British general who surrendered at Yorktown.

Polish officer who trained American cavalry; killed in battle.

The United States' most important ally.

"Shot heard 'round the world."

French noble who fought alongside Americans. Washington treated as his son.

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

Colonists ready to fight in a moments notice.