A | B |
Loyalists | colonist who supported Great Britain in the Revolution |
Patriots | colonist who supported the fight for Independence |
Battle of Great Bridge | first battle in Va.- Amer. Revolution |
Lord Dunmore | British Gov. of Va. |
Who won the Battle of Gr. Bridge? | Patriots |
After Battle of Gr. Bridge | they took the fight to Norfolk |
Who won the battle in Norfolk? | Colonists |
Who burned houses in Norfolk? | both British and Patriots |
Battle in Norfolk | End of British control in Va. |
Conditions for the militia soldiers | no clothes, food, supplies, or pay |
Militia was made up of | inexperienced fighter |
Second Continental Congress | wanted George Washington to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army |
George Washington | Commander in Chief of Continental Army |
British Army | well trained and well equipped |