History of the Americas Questions
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Colonists ran away and went home. Britain captured New York.
Washington led army in an early morning Christmas attack on Hessians
This man's diplomatic activities in France convinced the French to help out after Saratoga.
Argued for independence even before sending the Olive Branch Petition to Britain.
British general at Yorktown, had to submit to unconditional surrender - so ashamed, he faked sick and send an aide.
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Persuaded many colonists to want independence from Britain.
The Green Mountain Boys are best know for their attack on
1783. Formally ended the war. United States was created.
The only British general to show up for Saratoga, his army was slowed down by an entire carriage of luxury goods.
What's the first battle of Revolution. "shot heard "round the world".
Winter encampment site for continental army
The battle of Bunker Hill actually occurred where?
After a year of meeting as the SCC Richard Henry Lee Proposed what on June 7, 1776?
Massachusetts Farmers fortified Breed's Hill. Britain took the Hill but the colonists claimed victory why?
1779 two other countries joined the Patriots against GB
About what percent of the 2.6 million colonists were involved in the war?
About how many colonists fought with or supported the British?
All colonies except ? sent delegates to the First Continental Congress
The FCC agreed if these rights were not recognized they would meet when?
Minute Men/Militia were notified by who that the British were approaching?