The army of the Thirteen Colonies in the Revolutionary-era United States

Which was an advantage of the Americans at the start of the war?

A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.

The Battle of __________ was the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War as the greatest victory for the American forces.

What effect did the battles of Trenton and Princeton have on the colonists?

The _____________ were patriots who said they could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.

To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain

Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies? (The Stamp Act)

This event happened when a crowd of protesters threw snowballs and rocks at British soldiers, who then fired into the crowd.

What was the name of the group of protesters that formed in Boston in response to the Stamp Act (and sometimes threatened violence to frighten tax collectors)?

He was the King of England during the American Revolution. He was often blamed for being a tyrant.

A type of warfare in which small, informal military groups use surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics

A soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country

An army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency

Hessians

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

6. The diplomatic efforts of helped convince France to support the American colonies.

Founding Father essential in getting the support of France during the American Revolution.

To leave your post, or outfit, without permission.

Maybe the most significant foreign volunteer, he helped instill discipline in the Continental Army.

This foreign volunteer became one of George Washington's most trusted aides.

A period of rising prices, so it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods.

True or False: Patriot victory in the Battle of Saratoga, was significant because it convinced other nations that the Patriots may be able to defeat the British.

During the harsh winter of 1778, the Continental Army enjoyed comfortable conditions in Philadelphia.

Spain formed an alliance with Great Britain and sent troops to fight against American forces.

____________ was a former Prussian military officer who helped train the Continental Army to become a more effective fighting force.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped build important defenses for the Americans.

More Native Americans fought on the side of the British than with the Americans during the American Revolution.

The 13 American warships that the Continental Congress ordered to be built made the American navy a powerful and effective force.

The British decided to concentrate their efforts in the South partly because the South had many Loyalists.

The British captured both Savannah, Georgia, and Charles Town, South Carolina.

After realizing that he could not control North Carolina, Cornwallis retreated to Georgia.

Who led the Patriots' victory at Vincennes, which strengthened the American position in the West?

Supplies and reinforcements could not reach American harbors because of

In March 1781, Nathanael Greene's forces met Charles Cornwallis's army at

A merchant ship that is privately owned and armed with weapons is called a

The "Swamp Fox," known for his imaginative war tactics, was

George Rogers Clark forced Henry Hamilton's surrender at

Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"?

Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?

September, 1783, Britain agrees to recognize the United States as independent.

British commander at Yorktown.

What does ratify mean?

French commander

Which French officer led Patriot troops in pinning down the British army at Yorktown late in the war?

The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the...

When Congress refused to pay soldiers who had won the American Revolution, conflict between the soldiers and Congress was resolved by...

How did the American Revolution affect France? Select all that apply.

14) What is an appropriate title for this map?