Chapter 6: American Revolution Vocabulary

The strongest navy in the world, a well-trained army, and the support of their wealthy empire

Fighting on their own ground, soldiers with a greater motivation, and the leadership of George Washington

Leader of the Continental Army. Led the Army with many victories against the British.

King and leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution

Member of the Continental Congress, he helped create an alliance with the French during the war.

A hired soldier

Enlisting or joining the military, or the person who joins the military

the confidence, enthusiasm, and willingness of soldiers during a fight.

Battle for control of New York. A serious defeat for the Continental Army. The British leader chased the Continental Army across New Jersey into Pennsylvania.

Their idea was to divide and conquer, they wanted to separate the New England colonies from the middle and southern colonies. They wanted to control the Hudson river.

General Washington pushed back the British and Hessian troops they met in Trenton and Princeton. The battles encouraged the Patriot troops to believe they could win.

MAJOR Turning point of the American Revolution. The Americans had won a huge victory at Saratoga. The British plan to take Albany and the Hudson River had failed. It convinced the French to support the U.S.

German soldiers (mercenaries) hired by George III to fight Colonial rebellion, they cared more about money than winning the war.

The Continental Army faced a massive supply shortage and a brutal winter here

Benjamin Franklin tried to gain French support. After the Patriots won at Saratoga, France declared war on Great Britain. France agreed to help the Americans with money, equipment, and troops.