American revolution Flashcards
who was appointed commander of the continental army
George Washington
what is a colonest who supported the American revolution called
patriot
what was the nickname for the British soldiers
red coat because of their red uniforms
what is someone in the colonies who was loyal to england called
loyalest
What was the first shot of the American revolution that was fired at Lexington Concord called
shot heard round the world
The battle of Saratoga led to a military alliance weith the nation of
France
who was the ruler of the British empire during the amaracan revolution
king George The 3rd
Who was the who betrayed his contrey and joined the British army
Benedict arnold
WHo was a French aristocrat who was a skilled leader and close friend of George Washington
Marquise De Laffyet
Who was a leading member of the sons of liberty and Is famous for his midnight rode where he declared “The British are coming”
Paul revere
What river did Washington cross for a sneak attack on Christmas
Delaware river
List two strengths of the American army
Patriotism and aid from france
List two weaknesses of the American army
untrained army and short on supplies
List two strengths of the British army
big army and lots of supplies
List two weaknesess of the British army
Lack of partiotism and far away from Britain
