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Who is the first American traitor who switched from American

side to the British side?

Benedict Arnold

Who is the Spanish governor who sent America food, guns,

and other supplies?

Bernardo de Galvez

Because Washington stayed loyal to America, what would he be

called?

A Patriot

What was George Washington’s plan to defeat the Hessians?

Sneak up on them at Christmas time since wars are usually not

fought during the winter.

What is the main reason many African American slaves agreed

to fight in the war?

They were promised freedom by their slave owners.

What did Washington do after he crossed the Delaware on

Christmas night?

He led the army to defeat the Hessians.

How did women contribute to the war effort?

They fought for their husbands when they were wounded and

took care of the soldiers and their children.

After the Treaty of Paris was signed, how did many people

begin to view slavery?

unfair

Who is the woman known for bringing water to troops during

the revolutionary war?

Molly Pitcher

What countries contributed to the American war effort?

France and Spain

Which army had the best trained soldiers and the best possibility of winning at the beginning of

the revolutionary war?

The British Army.

This document ended the revolutionary war.

The Treaty of Paris

Many considered the American win in this town to be a turning point in the revolutionary war.

Saratoga

A person who believes slavery is wrong is called this.

abolitionist

What is a territory?

An area that belongs to a country but is not governed by the

country.

This word means when two countries try to reach an

agreement

Negotiate

What is the name of the French nobleman who came to fight for

the American army?

Marquis de Lafayette

These Americans thought they should follow British laws.

loyalists

What is a traitor?

Someone who acts against their country.

What was the last major battle of the Revolution and who won?

Yorktown, the American’s won.

After the British realized they could not win battles in the north,

what did the British do?

They moved to the southern colonies.

What was George Washington’s main role during the Revolutionary war?

Commander of the American Army

What are two adjectives to describe Washington?

Brave, strong, intelligent or anything similar.

Who is the author of Common Sense and other important essays

that began to convince other Americans that they should be

free.

Thomas Paine

Who was one of the first women to speak about women’s rights to

her husband John Adams?

Abigail Adams