Americans who supported independence were called _____.

As the war began, the British seemed to have a big advantage. Why?

Americans who remained loyal to the British were called _____.

Great Britain had strong in ____ and weak support in ______.

What gave the Patriots an advantage in the Revolutionary War?

According to the text, the greatest advantage the Patriots had was it's leader ____.

What was the name of the type of soldier that the British used in the Revolutionary War?

Refer to the text on page 146. Local militia made up a key part of the Patriot forces. Many were ____ who needed to provide for their families.

The Continental Army had a hard time finding officers. What is an officer?

Which battle do these numbers represent? 1200 Americans and 2200 British Soldiers

Who won the Battle of Long Island in late August 1776?

Who said this famous quote? "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

Why did the Patriots lose in the Battle of Long Island?

Because the war was not going well, George Washington suggested that the Continental Army allow _____ to enlist.

By war's end, every state but ____ enlisted African Americans to fight in the war.

An enslaved African-American from Massachusetts named ____ fought at Concord and at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He served the Patriot cause throughout the war. In return for his service, he won his freedom.

In early 1777, the British began a three-pronged battle plan. Their goal was to seize Albany, New York, and gain control of ______.

Controlling the Hudson River would allow the British to _____.

Which battle was the first enormous victory for the Continental Army that changed the course of the war?

By late 1777, ____ had been in France for a year. He was trying to get the French to support the Americans' fight for independence.

Although France did not enter the war to help the Americans, they secretly gave them ____.

The victory at ____ was a turning point in the American Revolution. France and other nations realized that the Americans might win their war against Great Britain.

Once France realized that the Americans could beat Great Britain, they declared war on Britain in ____.

Like France, ____ also decided to help the Americans.

Washington's greatest challenge at _____ was keeping the Continental Army together. They lacked food, clothing, shelter, and medicine.

The winter at Valley Forge was hard for the Americans. Many soldiers became sick and died. Other men _____, or left without permission.

What news did Washington gives his troops that improved their spirits (mood)?

The Patriot cause had supporters from around the world. One leader at Valley Forge was _____ of France.

For the young United States, getting the ____ to pay for the war was a great challenge.

In 1778, Governor William Livingston of ____ asked the government to free all enslaved people.

In the state of ____, enslaved people asked the government for their freedom so "that the name of slave may not be heard in a land gloriously contending for the sweets of freedom."

in 1780, the ____ legislature adopted a plan to gradually free enslaved people--the first legislature in the world to take such action against slavery.

Not all Americans supported the Patriot cause. During the war, thousands of _____fought on the side of the British.

_____ was the wife of John Adams. She famously argued for women's rights.

The Revolutionary War was of great interest to many Native Americans groups living in and around the 13 states. More Native Americans sided with the ____ because they viewed them as less of a threat.

West of the Appalachian Mountains, the British and their Native American allies raided American settlements. Mohawk war chief ____led a number of brutal attacks in southwestern New York and northern Pennsylvania.

Virginia militia leader _____ set out to end attacks to the West. His victory strengthened the American position in the West.

The Revolutionary War also took place at sea. Here _____'s powerful army enjoyed a major advantage.

British vessels formed an effective blockade, keeping ships for entering or leaving American harbors. What does blockade mean?

The war at sea produced one of the war's great heroes. A daring American naval officer, ________, won his first successes raiding British ports.

In the early years of the war, the Americans had won several battles in the South. In 1776 Patriot forces crushed Loyalists at the Battle of ______.

After the end of the war, General Washington planned to ______________.

This treaty formally ended the American Revolution

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

Who were the allies of the Continental Army that defeated the British fleet?

Who was the lead general for the Continental Army?

The ___________ fought hard to gain America's freedom from the king of England.

Loyalists were...

______________________________________ was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

French commander

British commander at Yorktown

to approve officially

a surprise attack