Key people
Who is famous for the midnight ride?
Paul Rivere
During this event colonists in Boston were shot by the British
Boston Massacre
Militia
A group of trained citizens, who can serve in a minute’s notice
What nickname did the colonists use to call British soldiers
Redcoats
What did the common sense pamphlet say
That they should be independent from Britain
Who got support from France and Spain
BenjaminFranklin
During this event, tea was thrown into the river
Boston Tea Party
Traitor
A person who betrays his country
What document was signed in 1776, stating that the colonies where free from Britain
Declaration of Independence
What day was the day was the Declaration of Independence written ?
JULY 4TH
Who wrote the Common Sense Pamphlet
Thomas Paine
This battle was considered the turning point of the war.
Battle of Saratoga
Patriot
People who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain
What river did Washington and his troops cross on Christmas Day?
Delaware
Where was the finally victory of the war?
Virginia
Who led the Continental Army
George Washington
Initially who had more troops?
Britain
Loyalist
People who wanted to stay part of Britain
What battle was the turning point of the war.
The Battle of Saratoga
Which country finally surrendered?
Britain
Who helped to win the battle of Saratoga
Benedict Arnold
Who cut off Boston by surrounding the city of Boston
George Washington
Guerrilla Warfare
A strategy used to attack the enemy in places they would never expect
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
WHo was considered the biggest traitor in United States history?
Benedict Arnold