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American revolute
Question | Answer |
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Ticonderoga | Early suprise attack; weapons & cannons American |
Bunker Hill | retreat/low ammunition British dime straight up the hill British |
Quebec | Control of water route/ mortal defeat British |
New york | Control over new york and getting americans to abondon New York British |
Trenton | First real american battle and were able to take hessians American |
Princeton | Defeat a large force of soldiers American |
Saratoga | They defeated British from taking over the NE colonies American |
Kaskashia and Cahokia | They captured two major outposts; last major battle in NE; Washington could win w/out suprise draw |
Bon homme vs. Serpis | Formed continental navy experience victory on water American |
Charleston | British tried to destroy dams and canals; most loses British |
Camden | They were defeating one city after the other and strengthen stronghold in the south British |
Cow pens | Able to defeat at a point of british strongest |
Yorktown | This was the last battle at war and stood for American Victory |
Thomas Paine | Common Sense |
Nathan Hale | American spy; famous quote "I have but one life to give for my country" |
Marquis de Lafayette | Washington's bestest friend; french |
Baron von Steuben | Trained army at valley forge |
John Paul Jones | Fought British fleet and won |
George Rogers Clark | Fought in/near Appalain mountains |
General Cornwallis | Leader of the british when they were unstoppable |
Benedict Arnold | Traitor left american b/c he was unappreciated |
Treaty of Paris | An agreement that the americans may have there rights |