the Revolutionary War

Front

Who originally used guerrilla warfare as a strategy before it was adapted by the colonial militia?

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Native Americans

Front

Explain the strategic significance of Washington's decision to cross the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776.

Back

It allowed the Continental Army to surprise and defeat the Hessian soldiers, boosting morale and changing the momentum of the war.

Front

What was the purpose of attaching bayonets to the end of a rifle?

Back

For charging and hand-to-hand combat

Front

What type of people were often used as spies during the war?

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Everyday people from all walks of life

Front

What was Baron von Steuben's main contribution to the Continental Army?

Back

He helped train the soldiers

Front

Which war was a factor in starting the American Revolution?

Back

French & Indian War

Front

Who were the Loyalists?

Back

people who wanted to remain subjects of Great Britain

Front

Chronology: Battles of the American Revolution

Back

Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown

Front

Which of the following was an advantage that the rebelling colonists had during the American Revolution?

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The colonists had a determination to win

Front

Who led the Continental Army across the Delaware River during the Battle of Trenton?

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George Washington