SS Flashcards
British general in charge of the attack on Bunker/ Breed’s Hill
William Howe
German mercenaries for the British during the American Revolution
Hessian
List of grievances sent to King George lll. Last attempted at peace between the colonies and Britain
Olive Branch Petition
A private ship authorized by a nation to attack its enemies
privateer
One of US’ first cavalry commanders he brought organization and proper training to the continentals securing the title of the father of american cavalry
Cashmere Pulaski
Who was the author of common sense
Thomas Paine
Naval captain who was in The US’ first well-known naval commander in The American Revolution. Captained the Bonhomie Richard
John Paul Jones
Meeting in Philly to discuss how to handle the British. The Declaration of Independence was written/signed here, and acted as the colonial government during the Revolution.
what was the second continental congress
Led the Green Mountain Boys with Benedict Arnold’s militia to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British.
Ethan Allen
Soldier and military leader and he offers to train the Continental Army In the Army instilled discipline and taught them how to fight
Fredrick von Steuben