American colonists who favored war against Britain called themselves ______________.

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain were known as ______________.

The king paid German “troops for hire” to fight against the colonists. What is another name for “troops for hire”?

This persuasive pamphlet was written and published to convince colonists that it was time for the colonies make a break from Britain and create a new nation: ______________

The Continental Congress asked ______________ to write the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence lists numerous “wrongs” or “injuries” committed against the colonies by the king. Which of the following is one of these injuries/wrongs?

In late 1776 and early 1777, this General of the Continental Army was able to overcome such setbacks as bad weather, sick troops, and troops deserting the Army. And with clever battle tactics, he managed to pull off important victories in New Jersey. This dramatic turnaround gave Americans new hope. What is the name of this General? ______________

Thanks to women helping out during the American Revolution (taking care of farms while husbands were away, taking care of wounded soldiers, even fighting in battles themselves), they were rewarded by receiving all equal rights that men had, including the right to vote.

Thousands of African Americans joined the Continental Army and Navy to fight against the British.

This American General became a traitor against the Americans when he accepted money from the British in return for him handing over the fort at West Point, NY.

In what turned out to be the final major battle of the Revolution, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered here:

After the war, the British and Americans signed the Treaty of Paris. Under the treaty, the British recognized the United States as an independent nation. American land now extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the ______________ River.

This battle began with Washington’s troops crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776.

These are a list of advantages for which side? Know their own geography/land, George Washington as their commander, accurate Riflemen

These are a list of advantages for which side? Big Navy, Well trained / experienced troops, Loyalist support