American Revolution

The Leader of the Continental Army

• Benedict Arnold

• Nathan Hale

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

Created the pamphlet Common Sense that discussed ideas about independence

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Nathan Hale

General in Continental Army but was secretly a spy for British government

• Nathan Hale

• Deborah Sampson

• Thomas Paine

• Benedict Arnold

What advantage did the colonial militias have over the British army?

• knowledge of the land

• Bigger army

• better weapons

• prefessional training

What role did Paul Revere play in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

• Soldier

• Messenger

• Negotiator

• Doctor

A surprise attack by George Washington that occurred on Christmas Day resulted in

• a defeat for American forces

• Loss of suport for independence

• Recruits for the Continental Army

• Benedict Arnold changing sides

The biggest victory for America where France decided to become allies with USA

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Alliance

An agreement where France promised to support USA

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Albany

• Treaty of Alliance

• Treaty of Enemies

The agreement that finally granted USA independence from Britain

• Treaty of Alliance

• Valley Forge

• Treaty of Friends

• Treaty of Paris

The diplomatic efforts of ___________ helped convince France to support the American colonies.

• Wiliiam Dawes

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Prescott

• John Paul Jones