Revolutionary War Flashcards
Militia
Group of citizens called to fight only in emergencies.
Patriots
a person who what to fight for Independence and does not what to stay under British empire
Loyalists
a person who is loyal to British empire and didn’t want to fight
Constitution
A plan of government
Refuge
A safe place of shelter, protection, or safety.
Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His goal was to get information about the strength and plans
Joseph Brant
He was a Mohawk leader on the side of the British. He lead successful attack on colonist in western NY.
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an early American hero of the Revolutionary War who later became one of the most infamous traitors in U.S. history after he switched sides and fought for the British.
Roles of woman
Repaired guns, sew uniforms, cooked for soldiers, nurses
American general Horatio Gates
Despite his successes on the battlefield, it has been said that General Horatio Gates was suspected of having very little personal courage when it came to fighting.
John Jay
He was a American governor who negotiate the Treaty of Paris which ended the American Revolutionary War