Lesson 7 The American Revolution | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Where was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

Saratoga, NY

What did France give the Americans to trap the British at Yorktown?

warships

What was signed after the war ended?

Treaty of Paris

Which group of people were hired as professional soldiers to fight for the British?

mercenaries or Hessian troops

What did Washington's troops do at Valley Forge?

rest and train

Where were the first shots of the American Revolutionary War?

Lexington

Why did General Washington change his mind and allow African Americans to join the Continental Army

shortage of troops

Name four things France provided the Americans?

money, troops, weapons, and warships

Which river did Washington cross on Christmas Day?

Delaware

Who provided continual drill to our troops?

Baron von Steuben

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

At which battle did Washington decide to retreat?

Battle of Brooklyn

Where did General Cornwallis surrender?

Yorktown, VA

At which battle did the Americans get 868 prisoners of war?

Battle of Trenton

After which battle did France and Spain become the American allies?

Battle of Saratoga

Which battle did the Americans run out of gunpowder?

Battle of Bunker Hill

Who wrote the pamphlet, "The Crisis?"

Thomas Paine

Which group of people made hit and run attacks on the British in the swamps?

guerrillas

Which two people stayed at Valley Forge with Washington and his troops to provide support?

Lafayette and Baron von Steuben

What were summer soldiers and sunshine patriots consider to be?

quitters