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Which group of people were hired as professional soldiers to fight for the British?
mercenaries or Hessian troops
Which army had a strong leader and patriotism as key strengths?
Continental Army
In which battle did the Americans lose so many more troops that General Howe thought Washington should surrender?
Battle of Brooklyn
Why did General Washington change his mind and allow African Americans to join the Continental Army
shortage of troops
Who wrote the pamphlet, "The Crisis?"
Thomas Paine
What were summer soldiers and sunshine patriots consider to be?
quitters
Which river did Washington cross on Christmas Day?
Delaware
Where was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga, NY
What did Washington's troops do at Valley Forge?
rest and train
Which two people stayed at Valley Forge with Washington and his troops to provide support?
Lafayette and Baron von Steuben
Where did General Cornwallis surrender?
Yorktown, VA
Which group of people made hit and run attacks on the British in the swamps?
guerrillas
What did France give the Americans to trap the British at Yorktown?
warships
Where were the first shots of the American Revolutionary War?
Lexington
At which battle did Washington decide to retreat?
Battle of Brooklyn
Which battle did the Americans run out of gunpowder?
Battle of Bunker Hill
