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What advantages did the British have?
Better navy, more men, better trained
What advantages did the Americans have?
Better shot with a gun, smarter commanders, fighting for something they believe in
Who won the battle at bunker hill?
The British, but it was a moral victory for the Patriots
Who were the lobsterbacks and why?
The British soldiers because of their uniforms
Who did loyalists support?
The king
Who did the patriots support?
The American revolution
Who did the Native Americans more often side with?
The British because the Americans took their land
What is a privateer?
A merchant ship with weapons
What battle is "do not shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" from?
Bunker Hill
What other countries were involved in the Revolutionary war?
Spain, France, Germany
What does ambush mean?
To surprise attack
What type of fighting did Americans use that was different?
Guerilla warfare, in and out of the trees
What color were the American uniforms and why?
Dark blue, gray, brown and green were used. These colors blend in better.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
America declaring independence from the British
Who was the commander of the Continental (American) Army?
George Washington
Which document ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?
The Treaty of Paris of 1783
