Lexington
Who rode to Lexington to warn them that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
Where did the fighting break out in Concord?
The North Bridge
What was the colonists' last attempt at peace called?
The Olive Branch Petition
On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What were colonist militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice, called?
Minutemen
Who won the Battle of Concord?
The Americans
King George III
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why were British marching to Lexington?
Why did the British march to Concord?
To seize the gunpowder and weapons stored there
What did the colonists say about independence in their offer?
They didn't want independence
Who signed his signature the largest on the Declaration?
John Hancock
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Where did the armed colonists meet, waiting for the British to arrive?
What happened to the British when they retreated back to Boston?
In their peace offer, what did the colonists say they though should be made fair?
Trade, taxes
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What three rights does the Declaration argue that all humans are born with?
What happened when the British troops met up with the armed colonists in Lexington?
An anonymous shot was fired starting a battle. 8 colonists were killed and the rest ran from the British.
Who lost more men to injury and death at Lexington & Concord - the Americans or the British?
The British
How did King George III respond to the offer?
He refused peace, said the colonists were in rebellion
Name two members of the committee who helped write the Declaration, but were NOT the main author.
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman