| A | B |
|---|
| Artillery | Cannons and weapons |
| deserters | soldiers who leave without permission |
| guerrillas | soldiers not part of the regular army who make hit and run attacks |
| Loyalists | colonists who did not want independence |
| Mercenaries | Soldiers who fought for money |
| Minutemen | volunteers ready to fight at a moments notice |
| Patriots | Strong supporters of independence |
| Petition | written request |
| Privateers | privately owned ship authorized to attack enemy vessels |
| Profiteers | People who demand unfair profits for their goods |
| King of England | King George III |
| How many colonists killed in the battle of Lexington? | 8 |
| What were the British looking for in Concord? | Guns and weapons |
| Where did the Second Continental Congress meet? | Philadelphia |
| How many times did British attack Bunker Hill? | 3 |
| Why did the King refuse to read the Olive Branch Petition? | Angered over the Battle of Bunker Hill |
| What were American weaknesses in the war? | 1. Inexperienced Soldiers 2. No money 3. Short enlistment |
| What were American strengths in the war? | 1. Dedication 2. Strong leaders 3. Knew the land |
| Why did Washington not want African Americans to enlist? | This would encourage them to leave their owners |
| Where do Hessians come from? | Germany |
| What percentage of the Colonists were Patriots? | 30% |
| When was he Battle of Trenton fought? | Christmas |
| Burgoyne's Victory plan was to be fought with what two generals? | Howe and St. Leger |
| Where is Valley Foge located? | Pennsylvania |
| Why was Yorktown a disaster for the British? | The French warships and troops aided the colonists |
| What treaty ended the war? | Treaty of Paris |
| Treaty of Paris gave the U.S. what? | 1. US would be independent 2. British merchants to collect debts 3. Property would be returned to Loyalists |
