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The American Revolution: The Early Years WOWs and IDs

The American Revolution: The Early Years WOWs and IDs. Neutral Taking no side in a conflict. Mercenary Paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country. Hessians German mercenaries hired by the British to fight the Americans. . Recruit To enlist soldiers in the army. .

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The American Revolution: The Early Years WOWs and IDs

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  1. The American Revolution: The Early Years WOWs and IDs

  2. Neutral Taking no side in a conflict

  3. Mercenary Paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country

  4. Hessians German mercenaries hired by the British to fight the Americans.

  5. Recruit To enlist soldiers in the army.

  6. Declaration of Independence Who?56 delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress, Committee of 5 (+1 for each name: B. Franklin, J. Adams, R. Sherman, R. Livingston) Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock What?A document written primarily by Jefferson that explains that the colonies are breaking away from Britain and why. When?July 4, 1776 Where?2nd Continental Congress, Philadelphia, PA Why?With the Declaration, the rebellion to secure rights became a fight for complete independence from Britain and the American Revolution officially began. It created a new nation, The United States of America.

  7. Nathan Hale Who?21 year-old, American, Patriot, teacher from Connecticut What?Hale disguised himself as a Dutch schoolteacher to spy on British troops for the Americans When?(b.1755-d.1776), 1776 Where? Long Island, NY Why? He was discovered by the British and hanged. His famous last words were, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” It showed bravery and how much the Americans were willing to personally give in the attempt to gain freedom from Britain.

  8. Battle of Trenton Who? 2,400 American troops, 900 Hessians, George Washington What?The Americans crossed the Delaware River in the freezing cold and ice on Christmas night to surprise attack the Hessians at Trenton. The surprise attack resulted in an important victory for the Americans. They defeated the Hessians without any American loses. When? December 25-26th, 1776 Where?Delaware River at Trenton, NJ Why?To defeat one of the best groups of soldiers provided the morale the Americans needed and allowed them to have the confidence to continue fighting.

  9. Benedict Arnold Who? American military officer What? He led the Americans to a victory at Fort Stanwix, NY, at Ft. Ticonderoga, and also played a leading role in the campaign leading to the British surrender at Saratoga. When?(b.1741-d.1801), throughout American Revolution, became traitor in 1779 Where? Fort Stanwix, NY, Fort Ticonderoga Why? He was a well-trusted and competent military leader for the Americans and highly regarded by Washington as one of his most trusted officers; however, he is best known for being America’s first traitor.

  10. Battle of Saratoga Who? Continental Army led by Gen. Horatio Gates, British Army led by Gen. John Burgoyne What? A battle between the Americans and British Armies in which the British surrendered and the Americans won. When?October 17, 1777 Where? Saratoga, NY Why? This would be the turning point of the war as well as the replacing of British Gen. Howe with Gen. Henry Clinton. This battle would prove the Americans had a chance at winning the war and led to foreign allies joining the fight against the British.

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