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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Vocab
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
This is a person or group joined with another group in order achieve a common purpose
Frenemies
BBFs
ally
mercenary
Ben Franklin was able to negotiate more land for America in 1783 with this treaty
Jay Treaty
Proclamation Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
The siege set in 1781, led by Washington, was successful enough to end the War for Independence
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Trenton
Saratoga
This battle fought around Christmas in New Jersey would give a tremendous boost to the Continental Army
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Trenton
Valley Forge
This 1775 battle in which Dr. Joseph Warren was killed, was more of a psychological victory.
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Trenton
After the revolution, some enslaved African Americans fled to this part of the world.
Boston
New Zealand
Nova Scotia
Dublin
This battle of September to October of 1777 would lead the French and Spanish to enter the war
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Trenton
Valley Forge
This group was important in establishing a political and violent movement towards independence from England
Redcoats
Minutemen
Sons of Liberty
Loyalists
After the revolutionary war many Loyalist
Were paid the millions of dollars own in property damage
Helped create a new government
Operated their plantations under duress
Left for Canada
Washington's plan of attack relied heavily on
Properly trained soldiers
The use of Hessians
Better weapons
Hit and Run
African-Americans who fought for the Patriots made up about
5,000 strong
10,000 strong
1,000 strong
3,000 strong
The citizen soldier who fought for independence were all of these characteristics expect for this one.
Came from all religions, races and genders.
Did not necessarily speak English as a first language.
Was the average age of 21
Came from a wealthy background
One of the important factors that came out of the ordeal of Valley Forge was
Washington was able to surprise the British.
The Continental Army became a better fighting unit.
Marquis deLafayette was instrumental in reshaping the army.
Was the birth of the Minutemen Militia.
The fighting the North was conventional whereas the fighting in the South
Involved more Hessian forces.
Lacked a clear strategy for fighting the British.
The battles were more personal and bloody
Resulted in a lot of losing battles.
The British forces had advantages in all except this
Better weapons
More money
Stable government
Better leadership
