Patriots At War Chap. 9 Lesson 2

Fort on Lake Champlain in Northeastern New York, site of major battles in the American Revolution.

Held by an army of German mercinaries, George Washington planned a surprise attack here. The Americans planned a surprise attack. Site of an important battle in the American Revolution.

Village in northeastern New York, site of a major Patriot victory for the Americans in1777 during the American Revolution.

Site in southeastern Pennsylvania where George Washington and his men camped during the winter of 1777 to 1778.

Known for bravery. Lived in Vermont . Outspoken patriot. Leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Vermont soldiers who captured Fort Ticonderoga

Young colonial sent by George Washington to retrieve the Brittish cannons that were captured by the Green Mountain Boys. Brought the captured British caons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in 1775.

21 year old teacher volunteered to spy behind enemy lines captured and said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country". Patriot hanged as a spy by the British in 1776.

1722-1792 British general defeated by American forces at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.

1746-1817 Polish engineer who served in the Continental Army; designed a fort near Saratoga, where Americans won a key victory.

1741-1801 Successful American general during the Revolution who turned traitor in 1780 and joined the British cause.

1750?-1816 Patriot who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga.

1759?-1830 African American Patriot who spied for the Americans during the American Revolution.

1745?-1807 Minister who fought in the Continental Army and became an early leader in the struggle to end slavery in the United States.

1731-1802 Wife of President George Washington who assisted the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

1744-1832 Patriot known for her brave service on the battlefield; nicknamed "Molly Pitcher"