American REvolution

Check all of strengths American colonists

• Knew the terrain

• Well equipped with supplies

• Fighting for their freedom

• Style of fighting: Guerrilla Warfare (ambushing opponents)

Check all of British weaknesses

• Knew the terrain

• No motivation in soldiers

• Struggled to handle ambushes

• Do not know the terrain

Who was the commanding officer of the Continental Army?

• General Cornwallis

• General Arnold

• General Washington

• General Greene

In an attempt to inspire his soldiers, Washington leads his men across the Delaware to defeat the Hessians in which of these battles?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

Which of the following was the importance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It inspired many soldiers to continue to fight for the cause

• It was the turning point of the war, as France joined in alliance

• It gave the glory to Benedict Arnold as he always wanted

• It was the point in the war when the British started to win

Under harsh winter conditions, low supplies, and battling sickness Washington's army fought through it and became better trained at this place...

• Trenton

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

Known as the major deciding battle in the Revolution as General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington in the...

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Valley Forge

What Recognized American Independence and the end of the Revolution?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Boston

Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the 2nd Continental Congress?

• To raise taxes for the war
• To gain Great Britain's support
• To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington
• Established an alliance with the US and France

This rebellious group came together because it was ready to act instead of just talk

• Loyalists
• Operation Orange
• 2nd Continental Congress
• The Son's of Liberty