Chapter 7 test Flashcards
The struggle of the former British colonies in America to gain their independence from Britain
Revolutionary War
People responsible for getting others to enlist in the military
Recruiter
Unbeatable
Invincible
Early type of rifle
Musket
Professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them
Mercenaries
An overall plan for winning
Strategy
A person who choose to enter freely into the military
Volunteer
Soldiers who operate on their own and are not part of a regular army
Guerrillas
A formal agreement between nations
Treaty
To officially accept defeat in a war
Surrender
Battle in New Jersey where the British retreat back across the Hudson River into safety in New York City.
Battle of Monmouth
A two day major defeat for the Continental Army.
Battle of New York City
Battle in New Jersey where the Continental Army was victorious due to a surprise attack.
Battle of Trenton
Utilized guerilla warfare tactics to achieve a series of ¨quick¨ victories.
Southern Campaign
The peace agreement to end the Revolutionary War.
Treaty of Paris
The location of the winter encampment in the winter of 1777-78.
Valley Forge
American victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point in the American Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. British were sandwiched between the French navy and the American army.
Battle of Yorktown
British general and British Commander in Chief of the British in the Revolutionary War.
Henry Clinton
British general who wanted to divide the rebels by taking control of Hudson River Valley.
John Burgoyne
Responsible for clothing the continental Army at Valley Forge.
Marquis de Lafayette
Responsible for training the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Friedrich von Steuben
A Lord who was in charge of the British troops at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis
Commander of the Army at Saratoga.
Horatio Gates
