Army officers met to discuss their grievances concerning the Continental Congress. They discussed staging a coup and seizing control of the new government. The plan stopped when George Washington refused to support the plan.

Led America's Continental Army to victory over Britain in the Revolutionary War. He stepped down from power, when he could have had total control of the United States, to return home to Mount Vernon

Leader of French naval forces. He blocked British reinforcements and prevented the British from escape at Yorktown

This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War. Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay negotiated for the Americans. Britain recognized the United States as an independent country

The last major battle of the Revolution. Washington's army, with help from French naval and military forces, forced the surrender of a large British army commanded by Gen. Cornwallis

1789 Rebellion in which the French people overthrew their monarchy and made the country a republic; changes were followed by violent turmoil and executions; eventually led to Napoleon's takeover

Leader of the Haitian revolution; under his military and political leadership, Haiti gained independence and abolished slavery. Haiti became the first black ruled republic in the Americas. He died in exile in France

The United States became a free country; the borders ran from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River, Southern border of Canada and the Northern border of Florida; all Loyalist property would be returned; debts would be repaid to British merchants; British troops would be removed from American territory

Groups of armed men in the colonies were called

Frenchman that joined the American cause; became a General and trusted friend to George Washington

Who led the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton?

Why was it important for General Washington to win the Battle of Trenton?

Men who were ready to fight at a minute's notice were called

After the Battle of Saratoga, what country agreed to help fight for the Americans?

Where did the Continental Army spend the harsh winter of 1777?

Why was the winter at Valley Forge so difficult?

Who was an officer in the Continental Army but later became known as a traitor when he joined forces with the British?

Became the US Ambassador to France. He convinced the French to help the Americans with money, supplies, uniforms, and ships. After Saratoga, he convinced them to openly support the American cause

What early battle brought questions of leadership to Gen. Washington?

Polish Officer that helped build defenses

Polish Calvary officer that became a US General and later died fighting for the Americans

Volunteer from France. He believed in the American cause. He became a General and trusted friend to George Washington

Prussian Army officer that came to help the Americans. He trained the Americans at Valley Forge into a more effective fighting force. He wrote the US military training manuel

The 2nd Continental Congress chose who to be the Commander of the Continental Army?

What actions did the 2nd Continental Army take?

Hired German soldiers hired by King George were called

Having skilled soldiers and unlimited resources was a advantage of what army?

Knowing the land and fighting for a cause was a advantage of what army?

Loyalist son of Ben Franklin, who refused to become a Patriot and never again spoke to his father

Who is known for being the greatest traitor of the Revolutionary War?

People in the colonies that remained loyal to the king.

Battle where Gen Washington famously crossed the icy Deleware and defeated the Hessians.

Battle where Gen Washington moved his troops on New Years day and defeated Cornwallis rear guard.

Battle that became the turning point of the war was

What country eventually committed help to the American army?

First major battle of the Revolutionary War. A huge loss for George Washington. The Continental Army barely escaped, with help from a dense fog

Nicknamed "Molly Pitcher" She brought water to soldiers during battle and took her husband's place in firing the cannon

Patriot hanged as a spy. "I regret that I only have one life to lose for my country"

Another word for a Loyalist

Disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War

General in charge of the British Army in America. He resigned after the loss at Saratoga

African American that fought at Bunker Hill and several other important battles

Commander of a powerful French army of 6,000 men. He joined Washington and helped defeat the British at Yorktown