True or False: A Hessian was a French mercenary.

King of England during the American Revolution

young Frenchman that volunteered to help the U.S.

British commander who defeated Washington at the Battle of Long Island in New York, but let the Continental Army escape.

Turning Point of the War

The Battle of _____ is nicknamed, "The Shot Heard 'Round the World."

Washington's soldiers began crossing the Delaware River on Christmas. The next morning, they surprise attacked the Hessians.

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

Washington and troops were low on supplies, food, and clothing because it was a harsh winter. Many soldiers died. This is considered the low point of the war for the U.S

battle in New York in which more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured. The troops to survive, retreated under cover of night across the East River to Manhattan.

An offer of peace sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George lll

a professional soldier for hire.

True or False: A patriot supported independence for the colonies