American Revolution
This man served as General of the Colonial Army, and later became the 1st President of the United States.
George Washington
This was took place between 1754 and 1763 to battle of disputed territory in North America.
French and Indian War
The Declaration of Independence was unanimously approvedon what date in history?
7/4/1776
On January 3rd, 1777 there was a battle next to a famous university in this New Jersey town. The university mascot is The Tigers, even though there are no Tigers in NJ.
Princeton
This signed of the Declaration of Independence later became the 2nd President of the USA.
John Adams
This was the 1st major battle of the American Revolution that took place on April 19th, 1775.
Lexington and Concord
This King of England's Royal Proclamation established administration in the new territories ceded by France after the French and Indian War, and over the American Colonies.
King George III
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA
This man was the leader of the British Army during the American War for Independence.
General Charles Cornwallis
This signer of the Declaration of Independence was an excellent politician, but was unsuccessful as a business man running a unsuccessful brewery.
Samuel Adams
The Continental Army had their winter encampment at this famous town in Pennsylvania from December 1777 - June 1778.
Valley Forge, PA
To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War, British Parliament passed this first tax on April 5th, 1764 which taxed a popular product used in coffee, tea, and snacks.
How many American Colonies existed when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
13 Colonies
France
This signer of the Declaration of Independence was arguably the most famous. He was a successful businessman, inventor, writer, publisher, scientist, diplomat, and legislator.
Benjamin Franklin
This notorious general led his troops to capture Fort Ticonderoga on May 10th, 1775. He is not famous for his military leadership, but more famous for being a traitor.
Benedict Arnold
On March 24th 1765 British Parliament enacted "The Quartering Act" which required the American Colonies to provide food, housing, and other provisions to this group of people?
British Troops "Redcoats"
This Founding Father was the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
On December 14th, 1782 the British evacuated this famous southern city in South Carolina.
Charleston, South Carolina
This signer of the Declaration of Independence is has a skyskraper in Chicago named after him. There are rumors about his relative Herby, most people know about him due to his famous signature.
John Hancock
This live free or die state, was the first state to ratify the Constitution on January 5th, 1776.
New Hampshire
On December 16th, 1773 The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and boarded ships of The East India Company and threw chests of tea into a harbor. This event is best known as....
The Boston Tea Party
The 13 Colonies Declared Independence from this Monarchy?
Great Britain
This man served the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, and took command of the HMS Serapis on September 23rd, 1779. His most famous quote is "I have not yet begun to fight", and he is best known as "The Father of the American Navy"
John Paul Jones
This signer was a member of the Suffolk County Militia, and was later elected to the 1st US Congress once the US Constitution was ratified.
William Floyd