Impressment | | This city was burned down by the British in retribution for our soldiers burning York (later, Toronto). |
Boston | | The final major battle of the Revolution. |
France | | The Battle of __________-Concord marked the beginning of the Revolution. |
Canada | | This might have been the most important American victory of the Revolution because it encouraged the French and Dutch to aid the new nation since they MIGHT just win! |
Badgers | | Unlike the defense of our capital, the battle for this city went well for the Americans and marks the high-point in the War of 1812. |
McHenry | | The name given to the process of removing sailors from American ships and forcing them to join the French or British navy. |
Saratoga | | Well into 1776, the Continental Congress was more interested in ________ than independence. |
Victory | | The Americans taking on the strongest nation in 1812 reminds us of these totally fearless and insane animals that usually attack any animal that threatens it! |
Attrition | | To win a battle by slowly wearing down your enemy. |
Baltimore | | Both the US and Britain declared ________ after the War of 1812! |
Washington | | The name given to Colonists who wanted the British to win the Revolutionary War. |
Erie | | The Battle of Lake ______ was a completely shocking naval victory for the US--they SHOULD NOT have been able to win! |
Yorktown | | The Battle of New Orleans was unusual because it was fought AFTER the war was _______. |
Over | | This nation was reluctant to help the US because they were concerned that revolution might spread to their country as well. |
Loyalists | | The defense of Ft. _______ was the inspiration for Key's THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. |
Lexington | | The American invasion of ___________ was a horrible blunder and resulted in defeat after defeat. |
Washington | | This American general was successful more for keeping the war going for many years than for winning battles. |
Holland | | In the first year, most of the battles of the Revolution took place near this city. |
Peace | | This country aided the US by sending them money as well as loans. |