1,2,3,4,5
What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord
The main author of the Declaration of Independence was...
Thomas Jefferson
Why did the British eventually turn their focus on the south towards the end of the war?
Stronger loyalist.
What did Thomas Paine argue in his pamphlet "Common Sense"?
For the Americans to declare independence.
The main author of the Declaration of Independence that are not consistent with the institution of slavery?
Equality & liberty
Why was Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?
He had lead & won two important battles.
Why were slaves singing on to fight with the British Army?
British offered them freedom.
How did the delegates at the 2nd Continental Congress respond to the violence Lexington & Concord?
The Olive Branch Petition
What was different about the battle of Trenton for the Continental Army?
We went on the attack
These colonists chose to support Great Britain.
Loyalist
What were likely reasons other countries,like Spain and France, allied themselves with the patriot?
Britain stole some of their land.