Battles
What battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord
Name three things that made the conditions at Valley Forge difficult for the Continental Army.
1. Freezing weather/snow
2. Low food supplies
3. Soldiers were forced to sleep on the muddy ground in tents
4. Soldiers were getting sick and dying
Why were the colonists so angry at Britain and felt the need to revolt? What did the colonists want?
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?
George Washington
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove about the Continental (Colonial) Army?
That the colonial army could stand up to the British army
How many soldiers died at Valley Forge?
About 2,000
What was the name of the document that was written to declare the colonists independent from British rule?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?
General Charles Cornwallis
Name THREE advantages that the British army had over the colonial army?
1. More money
2. A stronger navy
3. More weapons
4. More soldiers
Where is Valley Forge located?
Pennsylvania. 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In a few sentences, answer the question "Would you have stayed or quit if you were a soldier at Valley Forge?" Provide three reasons why you would stay or quit.
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What was the name of the final major battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
Who was Baron Von Steuben? What role did he play at Valley Forge?
A Prussian military officer. Von Steuben trained colonial soldiers and taught them how to be more disciplined.
What were the three natural rights reserved to all humans included in the Declaration of Independence?
Three natural rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What was the Treaty of Paris?
A treaty that ended the American Revolution.
What battle marked the turning point of the war, and why was it a turning point?
The Battle of Saratoga. It convinced France to join the war on the side of the colonists
Who was the name of the first man to die in the shooting?
Crispus Attucks
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4th, 1776
What was George Washington's original plan before deciding to march to Yorktown?
George Washington originally planned to attack New York before marching to Yorktown.