Said, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Turning point of the Revolution

American colonists who wanted independence from Britain

To cut off any imports/exports of a country or area

Ally to the Americans during the War

Said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Hot spot for protests and skirmishes between the British and colonists before the Revolution

American colonists who wanted to remain loyal to Britain

A paid soldier, usually from another country

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Said, "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes."

Where the Continental Army camped; many soldiers died here of disease and hypothermia.

Men who were American colonial soldiers

Last request for peace from Americans before war; asked to repeal the Intolerable Acts

More successful in getting support from Native Americans

Said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

Surprise attack on Christmas led by Washington; American victory

Militia from Vermont; led by Ethan Allen

Two things the colonial army lacked in the war

First to offer freedom to enslaved Native Americans

Said, "These United Colonies are, and right ought to be free and independent States."

American loss; caused Washington to retreat to Pennsylvania

Soldier from South Carolina, known for practicing guerilla warfare

Wrote the pamphlet titled Common Sense

Person who did not get credit in battle reports; later became a traitor to the Americans