American Revolution

The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after this battle.

Sailboats were private merchant ships used in the American Revolution.

Benedict Arnold was a schoolteacher who spied on the British.

The Americans agreed to allow British merchants to collect debts owed to them in the

Who came to America to train the troops at Valley Forge?

Why did the Hessian's fight in the American Revolution?

The militia group that defeated Burgoyne's troops at Bennington, Vermont, was the

In 1777, William Howe captured which city, causing Congress to flee?

What did Deborah Sampson do so she could help the Patriots?

Enslaved African Americans who fought on the British side were given

Which general came and helped Washington defeat Cornwallis in Yorktown?

What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

Which Patriot said, "I have not yet begun to fight"?

In 1777, William Howe captured what city, causing Congress to flee?

America the Beautiful was the British song that poked fun of the awkward ways of the Americans.

On Christmas night in 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

To spy on the British, which Patriot disguised himself as a Dutch schoolteacher?

Which city was home to the Continental Congress?

Which man did NOT represent the Americans at the peace talks in Paris?

Where was Washington's winter camp where many men suffered?

When Congress printed millions of dollars worth of paper money, what happened?

Guerrilla warfare was another name for

Most of the soldiers in the Continental Army signed up to fight the entire war.

A hired soldier is also called

Which Patriot said, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"?

In the winter of 1776, the Patriot cause was near collapse.

Spain's attacks on British forts in the South helped the Americans by diverting British troops.

Why did Congress print money during the war?