Early Battles
This early battle proved Americans could fight bravely, even though the British won.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
He wrote most of the Declaration.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He commanded the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Washington crossed this river on Christmas night to surprise the Hessians.
What is the Delaware River?
Rights people are born with.
What are natural rights?
Washington forced the British to leave this city after placing cannons on the hills.
What is Boston?
The introduction to the Declaration is called this.
What is the preamble?
His pamphlet Common Sense convinced many colonists to support independence.
Who is Thomas Paine?
This battle boosted American morale after many defeats.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
Rights that cannot be taken away.
What are unalienable rights?
he Continental Army suffered a major defeat here in August 1776.
What is the Battle of Long Island?
These are the complaints listed against King George III.
What are grievances?
He proposed that the colonies should be “free and independent states.”
Who is Richard Henry Lee?
Washington fooled Cornwallis by leaving these burning.
What are campfires?
A ruler who abuses power.
A ruler who abuses power.
This American spy said he regretted having only one life to lose for his country.
Who is Nathan Hale?
According to the Declaration, people can do this if a government fails to protect their rights.
What is change or replace the government?
This Jewish immigrant helped finance the war effort.
Who is Haym Salomon?
This battle convinced France to join the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Soldiers paid to fight for another country.
What are mercenaries?
Washington’s army retreated across this river into Pennsylvania.
What is the Delaware River?
Congress approved the Declaration on this date.
What is July 4, 1776?
This British general’s failed plan led to the American victory at Saratoga.
Who is John Burgoyne?
France joined the war in this year.
What is 1778?
When a navy blocks ports so ships can’t enter or leave.
What is a blockade?