Revolutionary War

A friend or partner in a war or conflict. During the US Revolutionary War, American colonists had these like France who helped them fight against the British.

• Neutral party

• Enemy

• Ally

• Mercenary

When established countries officially identify a new country. In the context of the Revolutionary War, it refers to how the United States dealt with other countries, like France and Spain, to gain their support.

• Military alliances

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural exchanges

• Foreign recognition

A group of ordinary citizens who are not professional soldiers but are trained to fight for their community or country in times of need.

• army
• militia
• navy
• air force

Being in charge or leading others, especially in a military context.

• Leading
• Directing
• Supervising
• Commanding

Something that is extremely important or essential.

• crucial
• optional
• unimportant
• trivial

To lose in a battle or conflict.

• victory
• triumph
• defeated

• success

Giving up and admitting defeat in a war.

• Retreat
• Capitulation
• Withdrawal
• Surrender

Winning a battle or a war.

• Defeat

• Victory

An agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War. It recognized the United States as an independent nation and established new borders with Britain.

• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Paris (1783)
• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of Paris (1763)

A British military leader who played a prominent role in the Revolutionary War. He is best known for his surrender at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.

• General Howe
• General Washington
• General Cornwallis
• General Burgoyne