Ch. 6 American Revolution

Front

Colonists that chose to side with the British

Back

Loyalists

Front

What document formally announced the colonies’ break from Great Britain in 1776?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Foreign soldiers hired by the British to fight against the Patriots

Back

Mercenaries

Front

Which of the following styles of fighting did Francis Marion use in the South? Duck and Cover, Guerrilla Warfare, Trench Warfare, Siege Fighting

Back

Guerrilla Warfare

Front

Who was the American Naval hero that captured many British supply ships?

Back

John Paul Jones

Front

Who tried to influence her husband to include women’s rights in the Declaration?

Back

Abigail Adams

Front

Battle where the Patriots crossed the Delaware & went on the offensive by surprise attacking the Hessian mercenaries

Back

Battle of Trenton

Front

Where did the Continental army spend a difficult winter because they lacked protection & supplies?

Back

Valley Forge

Front

What British General moved his troops to Yorktown which ended up being a huge mistake?

Back

General Cornwallis

Front

This Battle was a turning point for the Patriots because they gained the support of France & others

Back

Battle of Saratoga