American Revolution Battle Tactics



American Revolution Battle Tactics

Name: ____________________________________ Period: _______________

1. Go to and pick our book: American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction

2. Go to “Animated History” then click on Ch. 6-10, then Ch.7 “Battle Tactics”

3. Intro: What happened to the Continental Army as the war progressed?

4. Formal Battle: What is stage 3?

5. Loading and Firing a Cannon: How quickly could a cannon be loaded+fired?

6. Continental Army: Who formed the army into a skilled fighting force?

7. Redoubt: What is a redoubt?

8. Diversity in the ranks: How did women fight alongside male soldiers?

9. Cavalry: What did they do after enemy infantry lines were broken?

10. Challenges of Command: Why is timing so important to a field commander?

11. Contiental Army Footsoldier: What is a cartridge box?

12. Militia: How did their training compare to regular army soldiers?

13. Cannon Ammunition: What is grape shot?

14. British Army: What is one British General?

15. British Army Footsoldier: What was different about boots vs. modern boots?

16. Hessian Mercenaries: Where did most of them come from?

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