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Who did Washington attack at the Battle of Trenton? What was sneaky about the date of the attack?
Hessians Christmas Day
This battle is considered to be the Turning Point of the Rev. War. Why is it?
Saratoga The French joined us
This battle in NJ was the largest of the war. Lots of heat and cursing. It ended in a tie.
Monmouth
At the battle of Cowpens, Dan Morgan defeated the Butcher. What was the tricky battle strategy he used to beat him? It was a word wall word. Describe it.
Feint Fire 3 times and run a way Then flank him.
What was the name of the last major battle of the War? How did Washington trick the British in NY?
Yorktown Built fake Houses
He always got his men to safety, stayed with them, and led from the front. He is Superman.
George Washington
What did Von Steueben do before he joined us? How did he help us?
Trained Hessians Gave us discipline
He was the true hero of Saratoga but later sold out his country for a girl and money?
Benedict Arnold
This British Cavalry officer would not accept surrender and was very brutal. What is his real name and nickname?
Banastre “The Butcher” Tarleton
This pamphlet writer convinced many men to stick with the army through the hard times. Also, name the pamphlet.
Thomas Paine The Crisis
Who was “The Loser”
William Howe
General John Burgoyne lost the Battle of Saratoga. What was his nickname? Why did he lose the battle?
Gentleman Johnny Too much partying Americans never quit Howe ruined the plan Wolves
This man would not come out of his tent at Saratoga. At Camden he ran down the road.
Horatio Gates
This French man was royalty in his own country, but he gave it up to help us fight. $200,000 He really admired Washington
Marquis De Lafayette
This very smart British general made one big mistake and took his men to the Yorktown Peninsula. He surrendered but said he was too sick to show up. Who was he?
Lord Charles Cornwallis
This country was a huge snowball. They threatened Britain, gave us $, supplies, and their navy.
France
Bernardo Galvez convinced which country to help us? Where did they attack the British?
Spain Florida
What was the name of the brave captain who attacked British supply ships though he was outnumbered? What was his quote when they asked him to surrender?
John Paul Jones I have not yet begun to fight.
Name the insane American that attacked the British in the West. Who did he beat? What did he do to the Indians there?
George Rogers Clark Henry “The Hairbuyer Hamilton” He split their heads open
Which of our Generals lost all of his battles but helped us win the war? How did he do this?
Nathaniel Greene He separated Britain From their supplies
Which side (America or Britain) did most Slaves and Indians help?
Britain
Which country had a revolution right after ours? It did not turn out as well.
France
What river did George Washington cross to attack the Hessians? Which state’s quarter is this on?
Delaware River New Jersey
What 3 word phrase Describes our strategy to win the War?
Divide And Conquer
What is the name of the treaty that ended the war? What was the most important part?
Treaty of Paris 1783 We are independent
Put these movie events in order: A. Battle of Cowpens B. Susan speaks to her dad C. Thomas dies D. Tavington burns the church E. Gabriel dies
C. Thomas dies B. Susan speaks to her dad D. Tavington burns the church E. Gabriel dies A. Battle of Cowpens