American Revolution

These people favored war with the British. 

• Patriot
• mercenary 
• radical
• Loyalist

These people formed political alliances to achieve a common goal. 

• mercenary 
• radical 
• ally 
• Loyalist

These people favored peaceful solutions to the conflict with the British. 

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• radical 
• mercenary 

These people worked for hire as a professional soldier. 

• Patriot
• mercenary 
• radical 
• ally

What immediate action did the Second Continental Congress take in response to the fighting at Lexington and Concord? 

• declared war on Britain
• sent a petition to George III
• established the American navy 
• condemned the actions of the militia

Patriots had certain advantages. They included Washington's leadership, fighting for their homes and _________________________. 

• skill with individually owned weapons
• unwillingess to fight far from home
• willingess to enlist for long term service
• skilled sailors and plentiful ships

What advantages helped the Continental Army gain control Boston in 1776? 

• greater experience in battle 
• use of captured British artillery 
• an American naval blockade
• the support of Loyalists in the city 

What were three British advantages?

• highly trained

• good shots

• best navy

• many Loyalists

• knew the land

What were two British disadvantages?

• not many weapons

• far from home

• poorly trained

• items/news took a long time to travel

What was another name for loyalists?

• colonists

• patriots

• tories

• Americans