War Begins
What did the 2nd Continental Congress write to the king, asking for peace?
Olive Branch Petition
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What river did Washington lead his troops across?
Delaware River
What did Banastre Tarleton do to the American troops that caused frustration?
harass them
At the end of the war, all land east of the ____________ was given to America.
Mississippi
Who was put in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who from Virginia introduced the resolution for independence?
Richard Henry Lee
What night did Washington lead his troops across the river?
Christmas
Who became a major general in to Continental Army at age 19?
Marquis de Lafayette
What started to be viewed differently, based on the consistency of equality and liberty?
slavery
What are mercenaries?
hired troops
Who wrote the words of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What general did the British send to confront Washington after the Battle at Trenton?
Cornwallis
What year did the British surrender?
1781
There was now a greater emphasis on _____________, in hopes that it would prevent future tyranny.
education
What was the term for those Americans who sided with the British?
Loyalists
What date was the Declaration of Independence voted on?
July 4th, 1776
What did Washington leave fake versions of as he snuck around and overcame British troops at Princeton?
campfires
Where were the peace talks held between America and Britain?
Paris
Why was there greater equality between men and women after the war?
because women had been running things at home while the men were away
What is the term for those Americans who fought for independence?
Patriots
Who was the teacher that is known as America's first spy?
Nathan Hale
What 2 locations did the 3 British generals team up to cut off from the other colonies?
New York and New England
Where did Cornwallis eventually surrender?
What 3 men were at the peace talks?
John Adams, Ben Franklin, John Jay