American History- The Revolutionary War, Part I

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In early 1775, the Colonists created forces called _____, which were ready to fight at a moment's notice.

On April 18, 1775, British soldiers clashed with colonial militia near ________ and __________.

The __________ established George Washington as the leader of the colonial forces.

During the war, those who supported the Colonists were called ______.

Those who remained loyal to England were refered to as ________.

The British hoped to get _______ to fight for the British in the war in exchange for freedom.

In July, the _____ asked King George III to stop all fighting and resolve all disputes peacefully.

On May 10, 1775, _____ lead a raid to

fort ______

with the ________

where they won _______.

In June 1775, the British controlled Boston. American General _______ prepared to take the city.

British General ______ prepared to defend the city.

The Battle, won by the British was known as the Battle of ________.

The British tried to strengthen their army by hiring _________, or soldiers who fight for another country in exchange for money.