People and Events of the American Revolution

Colonists who wanted the colonies to stay under British rule. They were LOYAL to Britain

• Patriots

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

• Colonists

Colonists who wanted to be free from Great Britain’s rule. They wanted independence for the colonies.

• Patriots

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

• Colonists

British soldiers nickname for the color of their uniform. They were also sometimes called Lobsterbacks.

• Sons of Liberty

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

• French Soldiers

Members of the colonial militia that could be ready to fight “in a minute’s notice.”

• Continental Army

• Redcoats

• Militia

• Minutemen

A brave ride through the night to warn the colonial militia that the British were coming to take their weapons. The colonists were able to hide the weapons and prepare for a fight.

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

The first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Called the “Shot heard ‘round the world” because of its importance.

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

Took place near Boston close to British camps. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” is a quote attributed to this battle. It is important because this battle proved that the Patriots were worthy opponents

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

Major American victory that was the turning point of the war. This victory helped to convince the French to send help to the Americans

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

The Continental Army spent the winter camped here. General Von Steuben helped to train the troops and boosted their confidence

• Valley Forge

• Winter Valley

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

The final battle of the American Revolutionary War that ended with American and French troops forcing the British to surrender.

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill