The "first" real battle for the American "minutemen." The Patriots had to retreat - known for its "shot heard around the world."

This was a great American Victory - France would enter the war on the side of the Americans after this victory. Known as the "turning point" battle of the Revolution.

Patriot victories in the wilderness of N.C. and S.C. - extensive use of "guerilla warfare."

The country that would come to the aide of the Americans toward the end of the war was?

The battle that would END the American Revolution is?

A British victory in N.C., but would tie-up and exhaust British troops. The battle would cause General Cornwallis to retreat toward the coast of Northern Virginia.

After a fierce battle the Americans lose 400 men, but the British lose 1000. Though it will be a British victory, Americans claim a "moral" victory. (1775)

Soldiers that the British hired to help fight in the Americans were called Hessians, these troops were from the country of?

What was a reason that the British people were wanting the war over?

What Battle is this?

"The shot heard round the world" This was the first battle of the American Revolution. The British won this first battle.

What battle is this?

The Colonists won this battle. The battle of Saratoga is important because it convinced the French to come to help the colonists. This battle is known as a “Turning Point” in the American Revolution.

This battle was called the "Bloodiest Battle" for the large amount of men that died.

Which statement is true about the Battle of Charleston?

"Surprise Attack"

This happened right after the Battle of Lexington and the Colonists won because they attacked the British from the woods. The British were not used to this type of fighting. This battle took place at the Old North Bridge.

The Colonists won this battle. It became known as the turning point of the war in the South, part of a chain of events leading to Patriot victory at Yorktown.

The French Navy blocked the British Navy from bringing help to General Cornwallis. What battle am I?

During this battle the partisans (like the minutemen) and regular Continental Army cooperated to defeat the British army. What battle am I?

Benjamin Franklin tried to convince France to help the Americans throughout the war. Which battle did the Americans win that caused France to become allies with the Americans?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were important during the American Revolution because:

The battles of the American Revolution that took place in the South (King’s Mountain, Camden, Charleston, Cowpens) were fought:

Which statement is not true about the battle of Bunker Hill?

Which battle was fought in New York?

Which battle was fought in Virginia?

The British won and blocked the Charleston Harbor for many days.

May 1775; First major victory for the Americans; ammunition was sent to aid those laying siege to Boston

January 1777; Here, Washington continued gaining momentum that he had won at Trenton and helped gain control of much of New Jersey when he defeated a mostly Hessian regiment

June 1778; a tactical draw, but a moral victory for the Americans; after the winter at Valley Forge, this battle demonstrated that American troops could stand up to British regulars; this battle saw the occasion for the beginning of the Molly Pitcher legend

Winter 1777-8; the American camp during a tough winter; saw many die of starvation or the cold, but also saw the Continental Army turned into a tough, disciplined, cohesive unit

March 1781; a tactical loss for Nathaniel Greene, victory for Cornwalis, yet such heavy losses were suffered by the British that Cornwalis decided to retreat into Virginia, where defeat awaited him

these were small victories by Washington that live on in the American memory as instances when the Continental Army stopped running and turned to bravely face the enemy

marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War

The first battles of the Revolutionary War were -

What happened in Yorktown that ended the war?

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

Surrounded by French and Continental armies, a large British army surrendered here ending the war.

This document made Great Britain officially recognize the United States as an independent country and gave the new country land reaching towards the Mississippi.

The French began to support the Americans after the battle of --

Soldiers froze here because of the harsh winter

Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

What was the name of the army of the United States?

What is another name for the British soldiers? (two possible answers)

What is a militia?

Which is bigger?

After this battle, the Americans learned that they would need allies to supply ammunition and assistance.

During this battle, the Americans fought from behind rocks and trees. This style is presently known as guerilla warfare.

This win encouraged the French to become allies with the Patriots.

This battle was nicknamed “Shot Heard Round the World.”

As a result of this battle, the 2nd Continental Congress met and named a Commander in Chief.

First battle of the Revolutionary War

During this battle, the Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the British regular army.

Where were the Minutemen waiting when the British Redcoats arrived?

Who did the Americans name as Commander-in-Chief as a result of the first battle?

Why did the British leave Boston and go to New York?

Who were Loyalists?

Who were Patriots?

What impact did the Battle of Bunker Hill have on the British?