Famous People
He wrote Common Sense, a pamphlet describing why America should separate from Great Britain
Who is Thomas Paine?
In this battle, George Washington crosses the Delaware and attacked the Hessians while they were sleeping. It was a real morale booster for the Americans and inspired them to keep fighting.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The Battle of Trenton took place on this date, 1776
What is December 25th?
We hold these truths to be _____________________
What is self-evident?
This group was American, but sided with the British during the America's Revolution.
Who are Loyalists?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the 3rd president of the United States
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
After this victory, the French decided to join the fight on the American side. It's considered a turning point in the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
One cause of the war, the Proclamation Act of ______
stated that colonists were not allowed west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is 1763?
He edited Thomas Jefferson's writing. He also invented bifocals and the lightning rod
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
These German men were hired by the British to fight in the American Revolution
Who are Hessians?
Along with the Spanish, this group were allies of the Americans during the Revolution. They supplied troops and necessary equipment.
Who are the French?
Washington's troops spent the winter here. The conditions were harsh, but they learned valuable fighting skills from Burgoyne.
What is Valley Forge?
The Declaration was signed on this date?
What is August 2, 1776?
"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of ____________"
What is Happiness?
This means to take back or reverse a law.
What is repeal?
He was the General of the Continental Army and America's first president.
Who is George Washington?
This event was considered the start of the Revolutionary War. No one knows who fired first, but it was a "shot heard round the world"!
What was Lexington and Concord?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted or officially approved on this date.
What is July 4, 1776?
His signature stands out on the Declaration because it is at the top, in the center and very large compared to the other signatures.
Who is John Hancock?
This word is a synonym for complaint? A list of them were added to the Declaration of Independence
What is a grievance?
Mary Ludwig Hays carried water to the troops on the battlefield and took her husband's place loading cannons when he fell wounded. She was known by this name?
Who is Molly Pitcher?
The British were trapped in this Virginia town. Cornwallis surrendered. It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
The Battle of Yorktown was won by the Americans in this year?
What is 1781?
It states that all men have these kinds of rights that cannot be taken away.
What are unalienable rights? (Natural rights are also acceptable)
This word means to act against your country's government
What is treason?