American Revolution

Who did the American Colonist fight against for their freedom in the American Revolution?

• French

• American Indians

• British

• China

What is another word for soldiers who are piad to fight for another country?

• mercenaries

• soldiers

• freedom fighters

• minuteman

What does retreat mean?

• find treats

• move away from the enemy

• form an army

• build a fort

What was the effect of Ethan Allen capturing Fort Ticonderoga?

• more food and supplies

• he moved up in the army

• George Washington gave him a medal

• George Washington could have its 59 cannons

What did Nathan Hale mean when he said, "I only regret that I have but one life to loose for my country"?

• He would risk himself over and over again.

• He doesn't have 9 lifes

• He would lose his life for only his country

How did crossing the Delaware River in secret on a cold night help the Continental Army win in Trenton?

• it was freezing

• they found 59 cannons

• because it was a sneak attack from the British

• they got more supplies to fight

To sign up for armed services for a short time

• enlist

• military

• British army

• alliance

Another word for being in spirits or moods

• mercenary

• retreat

• morale

• happy

The German mercenaries, also known as _________________, controlled the town for the British.

• hessians

• patriots

• navy

• congress

What battle did German officer named Friedrich von Steuben help the Patriots prepare for?

• Tea Party

• the Alamo

• Valley Forge

• Saratoga