US History Games II

Front

Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?

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the Patriots and the British

Front

What was an advantage for the Americans during the American Revolution?

Back

fighting on their own land for their own cause

Front

Loyalists, also known as ____ were colonists who opposed independence.

Back

Tories

Front

Hessians were _____ mercenaries, or hired soldiers, who fought for the British.

Back

German

Front

_____ was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Back

George Washington

Front

Which Patriot was executed for spying on the British?

Back

Nathan Hale

Front

Why did some African Americans take up arms to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution?

Back

They believed in the Patriot cause, they wanted to earn money, and they were allowed by their owners to enlist.

Front

What American victory helped build morale during the harsh winter of 1776?

Back

the Battles of Trenton and Princeton

Front

When the British captured Philadelphia, most members of the Continental Congress _____?

Back

fled to safety

Front

The Continental Army won an important victory at the Battle of Saratoga when British General _____ was forced to surrender.

Back

John Burgoyne