1. 16 although some joined as early as 15 for low pay and harsh conditions.

2.  They were fighting for their families, their homes, and their freedom.

3. British promised freedom to any slave that fought with them.

4.  Allowed free African Americans to serve in the Army.

5.  She brought water to the troops, her nickname was Molly Pitcher.

6.  Deborah Sampson.

7.  Quebec …..we were defeated and it was a crushing loss for the patriots.

8.  William Howe.

9.  Nathan Hale

10.  German Hessian mercenaries?

11.  Men that fought for money not out of loyalty.

12.  Trenton, New Jersey.

13.  Because it gave the patriots a victory and boosted their confidence.

14.  He left the campfires burning to trick the British, then he circled behind the British Troops at night.

15.  John Burgoyne.

16.  Knocked down trees to make forest impassible, and put trees in the river so the ships couldn’t sail.

17.  France and Spain.

18.  Bought his own ship, brought a group of well trained soldiers and volunteered himself to the Continental Army.

19.  Marques de Lafayette

20.  Started training american troops, focusing on basic military drills. He turned the Continental Army into a finely tuned fighting force.

21.  Benjamin Franklin.

22.  French Naval Support.

23.  Governor of Spanish Louisiana became a key ally to the Patriots.

24.  Suffering and courage.

25.  2000

26.  They lived in Philadelphia ….they enjoyed the city houses, taverns, and theaters, and help parties and balls.

27.  The Bri  tish did not use their Navy effectively