Vocabulary Flashcards
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What is an Ally?
A country that unifies itself with another country in a time of war.
Who was Baron Von Stuebon
He was a Prussian military officer who assisted in the American military during the revolution by training the Continental Army soldiers at Valley Forge.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill.
This was the first major Battle of the Revolutionary War. Although the British lost many men, they maintained control of Breed and Bunker Hill in Boston.
What was the Battle of the Cowpens
This Battle saw the Americans take back control of South Carolina. It is called the Battle of the Cowpens because it took place in a cow field.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
These were the first set of small military engagement between the British and the Americans.
What was the Battle of Long Island?
This Battle was fought over the port of New York. the British gained control of the port and Washington’s men were forced to retreat to avoid capture.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
This Battle is where the Americans won against the British forced and changed the tides of the war. The victory encouraged the French to enter the war and aid the Americans with supplies and troops.
What was the Battle of the Trenton?
Washington decided to lead a surprise attack on Christmas. At this battle Americans forces captured the majority of
the Hessian mercenaries, boosting army moral and enlistment.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
This battle saw a joint effort of the American and French Forces to overcome the British in Yorktown. the American victory led to the end of the Revolutionary War.
What is a Bayonet?
A weapon attached to a gun which is similar to a knife. It is used for close combat during fighting.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
He was a American General who committed treason an switch the the British side.
Who was colonial William Prescott.
He was the American colonel who commanded troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
What was the Continental Army.
This was the formal army founded by the Continental Congress at the start of the War.
