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American revolute
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ticonderoga | Early suprise attack; weapons & cannons American |
| Bunker Hill | retreat/low ammunition British dime straight up the hill British |
| Quebec | Control of water route/ mortal defeat British |
| New york | Control over new york and getting americans to abondon New York British |
| Trenton | First real american battle and were able to take hessians American |
| Princeton | Defeat a large force of soldiers American |
| Saratoga | They defeated British from taking over the NE colonies American |
| Kaskashia and Cahokia | They captured two major outposts; last major battle in NE; Washington could win w/out suprise draw |
| Bon homme vs. Serpis | Formed continental navy experience victory on water American |
| Charleston | British tried to destroy dams and canals; most loses British |
| Camden | They were defeating one city after the other and strengthen stronghold in the south British |
| Cow pens | Able to defeat at a point of british strongest |
| Yorktown | This was the last battle at war and stood for American Victory |
| Thomas Paine | Common Sense |
| Nathan Hale | American spy; famous quote "I have but one life to give for my country" |
| Marquis de Lafayette | Washington's bestest friend; french |
| Baron von Steuben | Trained army at valley forge |
| John Paul Jones | Fought British fleet and won |
| George Rogers Clark | Fought in/near Appalain mountains |
| General Cornwallis | Leader of the british when they were unstoppable |
| Benedict Arnold | Traitor left american b/c he was unappreciated |
| Treaty of Paris | An agreement that the americans may have there rights |