war between the colonists and Great Britain; colonists wanted to be free from British rule

colonists who remained loyal to Britain and were against the war for independence

Army created by Congress to defend the colonies. George Washington chosen to command this army. They wore everyday clothes and did not have much money or supplies to fight the war.

battles which marked the beginning of the American Revolution; also known as "The shot heard around the world."

battle that took place just outside Boston where the colonists positioned themselves on top of a hill and built earthworks to hide behind. Colonists ran low on ammunition and were instructed "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."

battle in which General Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776 in a sneak attack against the Hessians

a site outside of Philadelphia that served as the Continental Army's camp during the winter, where conditions were harsh and many died

battle known as the "turning point" for the Continental Army and the French decided to join the Patriot side of the war

battle in which the British army became trapped by the French Navy and Continental army. General Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental Army. This was the last great battle of the war.

supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War

agreement signed by British and American leaders that named the U.S. as a new nation

Continental officer who became a traitor

British General who was trapped and surrendered in the last battle of the war

main author of the Declaration of Independence

wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" to encourage Americans to fight for their independence

women contributed to the war effort by serving as nurses, seamstresses, cooks, maids, soldiers (some women disguised themselves as men), and spies

blocked American ports causing a shortage of goods in the colonies during the American Revolution

some groups chose a side during the war while others remained neutral

the first ambassador; went to France to try and gain allies for the Americans cause

commander of the Continental Army

Continental leader at the Battle of Fort Sackville in Vincennes

Battle where George Rogers Clark gained intelligence about the lack of soldiers under the leadership of Henry Hamilton; 170 men marched for 18 days in bad winter conditions; surrounded the fort holding flags making it look like 500 men were there; Hamilton surrendered

commander of British troops; nicknamed "the Hair Buyer"

Prussian military officer who fought with the Continental Army; taught Washington's troops discipline and tactics at Valley Forge

wife of John Adams; fought for women's equality in America

hired soldiers

mercenaries hired by the British

lack of money for supplies and to fund the war; Congress tried to solve this by printing more money which caused inflation

when its take more money to buy goods

France and Spain

Larger population (more troops), Wealth, Well trained Army, Strongest Navy in the world, Support of Loyalists

Fighting tactics (guerrilla warfare), George Washington, Home field advantage--knew the landscape, More determined

Famous doctor who died at Battle of Bunker Hill, but could have become president!

Volunteered to lead the charge at Yorktown

Lost everything to the British in Boston, led the Continental Congress vote on the Declaration of Independence and signed it LARGE

ran to warn Hancock and Adams that the Regulars were coming

French officer who came to help the Continental troops

killed five people after a drunk, snowball tossing verbal exchange with some soldiers

series of laws and taxes after the Boston Tea Party that REALLY limited and angered the colonists