WorksheetsThe American Revolution
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Who are the Hessians?
They were people that could be hired to fight, they would go and fight for whoever gave the best pay, which was the British because they had more money then the colonists.
would carry water for the American soldiers. Legend says that when her husband collapsed she took his place in fighting, she was later given a pension of a whole $40.
He was a British Commander for their Army. He hoped that just seeing the size of his army would make the patriots give up.
He was a teacher and volunteered to spy on British troops, he disguised himself as a Dutch school teacher. Sadly the British discovered his true identity and hanged him.
Who was Molly Pitcher?
He was a British Commander for their Army. He hoped that just seeing the size of his army would make the patriots give up.
She would carry water for the American soldiers. Legend says that when her husband collapsed she took his place in fighting, she was later given a pension of a whole $40.
The Hessians were people that could be hired to fight, they would go and fight for whoever gave the best pay, which was the British because they had more money then the colonists.
She was a military officer.
Who was General William Howe?
He was the leader of the Continental Army, and a key factor in winning the war for independence.
He was a teacher and volunteered to spy on British troops, he disguised himself as a Dutch school teacher. Sadly the British discovered his true identity and hanged him.
He was a military officer.
He was a British Commander for their Army. He hoped that just seeing the size of his army would make the patriots give up.
Who was Nathan Hale?
He was a teacher and volunteered to spy on British troops, he disguised himself as a Dutch school teacher. Sadly the British discovered his true identity and hanged him.
He was a military officer.
He was a British Commander for their Army. He hoped that just seeing the size of his army would make the patriots give up.
He was a French Noble, he was inspired after reading the declaration of Independence, and he joined the army
Who was Benedict Arnold?
He is a former officer from Prussia, He drilled the Patriot troops at Valley Forge, he did not speak English very well and always had an aid to translate, and he helped to turn the Continental Army into a better fighting force.
He was the leader of the Continental Army, and a key factor in winning the war for independence.
He was a military officer.
He was a British Commander for their Army. He hoped that just seeing the size of his army would make the patriots give up.
Who was General George Washington?
He was the leader of the Continental Army, and a key factor in winning the war for independence.
He was a French Noble, he was inspired after reading the declaration of Independence, and he joined the army
He is a former officer from Prussia, He drilled the Patriot troops at Valley Forge, he did not speak English very well and always had an aid to translate, and he helped to turn the Continental Army into a better fighting force.
He was the wife of John Adams, she also argue for women's rights
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
He was a French Noble, he was inspired after reading the declaration of Independence, and he joined the army
She was the wife of John Adams, she also argue for women's rights
He is a former officer from Prussia, He drilled the Patriot troops at Valley Forge, he did not speak English very well and always had an aid to translate, and he helped to turn the Continental Army into a better fighting force.
She disguised herself as a man and fought on the sides of the patriots.
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
He raided British ports, AKA the father of the U.S. Navy. When the war started he joined the colonists and helped them win the war by defeating the British navy.
She disguised herself as a man and fought on the sides of the patriots.
He is a former officer from Prussia, He drilled the Patriot troops at Valley Forge, he did not speak English very well and always had an aid to translate, and he helped to turn the Continental Army into a better fighting force.
She was the wife of John Adams, she also argue for women's rights
Who was Abigail Adams?
She would carry water for the American soldiers. Legend says that when her husband collapsed she took his place in fighting, she was later given a pension of a whole $40.
She disguised herself as a man and fought on the sides of the patriots.
She was the wife of John Adams, she also argue for women's rights
Who was General Charles Cornwallis?
He is a former officer from Prussia, He drilled the Patriot troops at Valley Forge, he did not speak English very well and always had an aid to translate, and he helped to turn the Continental Army into a better fighting force.
He was the commander of all British forces in the South.
He was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys.
He raided British ports, AKA the father of the U.S. Navy. When the war started he joined the colonists and helped them win the war by defeating the British navy.
Who was Ethan Allen?
He was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys.
He raided British ports, AKA the father of the U.S. Navy. When the war started he joined the colonists and helped them win the war by defeating the British navy.
He was the commander of all British forces in the South.
He was a military officer
Battle of Yorktown
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General Geroge Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reisured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
A sea campaign that entrapped a major British army on a peninsula at Yorktown, Virginia, and forced its surrender. The siege virtually ended military operations in the American Revolution. The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution
is a hit and run technique used in fighting a war, fought by a small band of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes.
It was an American naval victory won by Captain John Paul Jones.
What is Guerilla warfare?
The Americans used artillery to hold off British troops and even launched bayonet counterattacks, this all took place during a really bad and cold winter, where a bunch of troops died because of disease.
It was an American naval victory won by Captain John Paul Jones.
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General Geroge Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reisured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
is a hit and run technique used in fighting a war, fought by a small band of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes.
What was the Battle Between the Serapis and the Bobhomme Richard
The Americans used artillery to hold off British troops and even launched bayonet counterattacks, this all took place during a really bad and cold winter, where a bunch of troops died because of disease.
It was an American naval victory won by Captain John Paul Jones.
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General Geroge Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reisured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
was a battle won by the American Colonists, this battle also started to pressure the French to see that the Americans were really trying hard to get their Independence and this helped to convince them to provide military support. It also increased Gates's popularity—so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington
What was the Battle of Trenton?
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General George Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reinsured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
The Americans used artillery to hold off British troops and even launched bayonet counterattacks, this all took place during a really bad and cold winter, where a bunch of troops died because of disease.
was a battle won by the American Colonists, this battle also started to pressure the French to see that the Americans were really trying hard to get their Independence and this helped to convince them to provide military support. It also increased Gates's popularity—so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington
What was the Battle of Saratoga
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General Geroge Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reisured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
was a battle won by the American Colonists, this battle also started to pressure the French to see that the Americans were really trying hard to get their Independence and this helped to convince them to provide military support. It also increased Gates's popularity—so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington
The Americans used artillery to hold off British troops and even launched bayonet counterattacks, this all took place during a really bad and cold winter, where a bunch of troops died because of disease.
What happened at Valley Forge?
It was a small battle only lasting about 10 days, with in that time General Geroge Washington Managed to win two small battles, these battles reisured the American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved morale.
was a battle won by the American Colonists, this battle also started to pressure the French to see that the Americans were really trying hard to get their Independence and this helped to convince them to provide military support. It also increased Gates's popularity—so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington
The Americans used artillery to hold off British troops and even launched bayonet counterattacks, this all took place during a really bad and cold winter, where a bunch of troops died because of disease.
What is a Loyalist?
A paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country.
American colonists who ramraid loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
American colonists who favored American Independence
The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in 1770 in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire.
What is a Patriot?
American colonists who favored American Independence.
The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in 1770 in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire.
A paid soldier who serves in the marmy of a foreign country.
To enlist soldiers in the army.
Who were the Green Mountain Boys?
a place of empty people
To enlist soldiers in the army.
A paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country.
The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in 1770 in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire.
What is a Mercenary?
cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country’s ports.
A paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country.
a place of empty people
armed private ship licensed to attack merchant ships.
What does Recruit mean?
a place of empty people
To enlist soldiers in the army.
to help
What does Deserted mean?
To enlist soldiers in the army.
a place of empty people
to help
What does Aid mean?
To enlist soldiers in the army.
a place of empty people
to help
What is a Blockade?
to cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country’s ports.
A paid soldier who serves in the marmy of a foreign country.
The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization first established in 1770 in the territory between the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire.
American colonists who favored American Independence.
What is a Privateer?
To five official approval to
armed private ship licensed to attack merchant ships.
aplan of action.
a surprise attack.
What does Strategy mean?
armed private ship licensed to attack merchant ships.
plan of action.
surprise attack.
To five official approval to
What is a Ambush?
To five official approval to
a place of empty people
a surprise attack.
to help
What dose Ratify mean?
To five official approval to
a surprise attack.
plan of action.
armed private ship licensed to attack merchant ships.
List the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
he Treaty of Paris guaranteed both nations access to the Mississippi River, defined the boundaries of the United States, called for the British surrender of all posts within U.S. territory, required payment of all debts contracted before the war
Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then executed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3.
He was one of the people in the colinists army that would run around with 20-70 army men and jump out at the British and ambush them, grilla warfare.
They would do stuff like help with the medical stuff, cook, clean, make clothes and help on the field with medical care.
Describe the battle of Trenton.
Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then executed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3.
He was one of the people in the conlinits army that would run around with 20-70 army men and jump out at the British and ambush them, grilla warfare.
war?
They would do stuff like help with the medical stuff, cook, clean, make clothes and help on the field with medical care.
he Treaty of Paris guaranteed both nations access to the Mississippi River, defined the boundaries of the United States, called for the British surrender of all posts within U.S. territory, required payment of all debts contracted before the war
Describe the tactics of Francis Marion.
he Treaty of Paris guaranteed both nations access to the Mississippi River, defined the boundaries of the United States, called for the British surrender of all posts within U.S. territory, required payment of all debts contracted before the war
Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then executed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3.
He was one of the people in the conlinits army that would run around with 20-70 army men and jump out at the British and ambush them, grilla warfare.
They would do stuff like help with the medical stuff, cook, clean, make clothes and help on the field with medical care.
What were women's roles in war? What was the role of African Americans in the war?
he Treaty of Paris guaranteed both nations access to the Mississippi River, defined the boundaries of the United States, called for the British surrender of all posts within U.S. territory, required payment of all debts contracted before the war
Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then executed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3.
He was one of the people in the conlinits army that would run around with 20-70 army men and jump out at the British and ambush them, grilla warfare.
They would do stuff like help with the medical stuff, cook, clean, make clothes and help on the field with medical care.
Describe the last battle of the war.
There would have been a good chance that the Americans would have lost the war, they might have been still able to win it though because of their small but big advantages. But I think that most likely they would have surrendered to the British, or that they would have kept fighting and the war would have gone on longer and they would have won later or lost later.
A sea captain trapped a major British army on the pennisa at YorkTown and forced them to surrender, this battle ended the fighting and the colonists won the war.
They would do stuff like help with the medical stuff, cook, clean, make clothes and help on the field with medical care.
How did European aid help the Americans win the war? Give specific examples.
They helped to supply the Colonists with cannons, clothing, ammo and other thing along with soldiers to fight for them
Burgoyne faced serious trouble at Saratoga. The British forces that he expected did not arrive. The Americans also stopped St.leger’s army, Howe’s forces were stuck and stopped in
Philadelphia. American troops under the control of General Horatio Gates stopped Buroyne’s path to the south.
He raided British ports and Defeated the British army. He is important Because he was one of the keys in defeating the British. He was the one who defeated their navy, which was the best in the world at the time.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
Describe the battle of Saratoga. Why was it significant?
Burgoyne faced serious trouble at Saratoga. The British forces that he expected did not arrive. The Americans also stopped St.leger’s army, Howe’s forces were stuck and stopped in
Philadelphia. American troops under the control of General Horatio Gates stopped Buroyne’s path to the south.
He raided British ports and Defeated the British army. He is important Because he was one of the keys in defeating the British. He was the one who defeated their navy, which was the best in the world at the time.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
If you look at all their advantages and disadvantages it was not looking good for them, but in the end they ended up winning, I think that the driving force was every small battle they won and having something to fight for.
Describe the Importance of John Paul Jones in the American Revolution.
If you look at all their advantages and disadvantages it was not looking good for them, but in the end they ended up winning, I think that the driving force was every small battle they won and having something to fight for.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
He raided British ports and Defeated the British army. He is important Because he was one of the keys in defeating the British. He was the one who defeated their navy, which was the best in the world at the time.
It was a very cold winter and they lacked all the necessities, decent food, water, clothing, and other versy items. People were running away without permission and people's terms were expiring. That following april when they found out they had French as aliens and they all rejoiced.
What was the influence of the American Revolution?
If you look at all their advantages and disadvantages it was not looking good for them, but in the end they ended up winning, I think that the driving force was every small battle they won and having something to fight for.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
It was a very cold winter and they lacked all the necessities, decent food, water, clothing, and other versy items. People were running away without permission and people's terms were expiring. That following april when they found out they had French as aliens and they all rejoiced.
They did not have a lot of money for the war, one thing that they could not buy was new weapons, so they just used theirs. Which was probably better because they had more practice with them.
Why did the Americans win?Why did the Americans win?
They did not have a lot of money for the war, one thing that they could not buy was new weapons, so they just used theirs. Which was probably better because they had more practice with them
If you look at all their advantages and disadvantages it was not looking good for them, but in the end they ended up winning, I think that the driving force was every small battle they won and having something to fight for.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
It was a very cold winter and they lacked all the necessities, decent food, water, clothing, and other versy items. People were running away without permission and people's terms were expiring. That following april when they found out they had French as aliens and they all rejoiced.
Describe the winter at Valley Forge.
It was a very cold winter and they lacked all the necessities, decent food, water, clothing, and other versy items. People were running away without permission and people's terms were expiring. That following april when they found out they had French as aliens and they all rejoiced.
They did not have a lot of money for the war, one thing that they could not buy was new weapons, so they just used theirs. Which was probably better because they had more practice with them.
If you look at all their advantages and disadvantages it was not looking good for them, but in the end they ended up winning, I think that the driving force was every small battle they won and having something to fight for.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
Describe the problems and solutions with financing the war.
It was a very cold winter and they lacked all the necessities, decent food, water, clothing, and other versy items. People were running away without permission and people's terms were expiring. That following april when they found out they had French as aliens and they all rejoiced.
They did not have a lot of money for the war, one thing that they could not buy was new weapons, so they just used theirs. Which was probably better because they had more practice with them.
The colonists were fighting for their freedom from Elgland and clearing Independence for themselves.
He raided British ports and Defeated the British army. He is important Because he was one of the keys in defeating the British. He was the one who defeated their navy, which was the best in the world at the time.
