Fun Trivia
Colonists who supported King Henry III were called...
Which colonial general went on to become the first president of the United States?
George Washington
In which battle was the "shot heard 'round the world" fired? It was also the first battle.
Lexington and Concord.
Which side fired the first shot of the American Revolution?
No one knows
What was it called when one betrayed their country?
Treason/Traitor
What role did women take on during the war? (list 2)
-planting and harvesting
-shoes and clothes
-nurses
Who rode through the night warning the countryside that the British were on their way?
Paul Revere
This type of warfare involves troops attacking and then retreating quickly.
Guerilla
Which country had control of Florida following the American Revolution?
Spain
What did they call German soldiers who were hired by Britain?
Hessians
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Americans used geography to their advantage in this battle. Even though they were outnumbered greatly, they caused many British deaths before their surrender.
Bunker Hill
What is the introduction to the Declaration of Independence called?
Preamble
Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
Photographs, interviews, autobiographies, teachers, letters
Explain why the US allowed African Americans to enlist after originally saying no
Britain was letting them enlist in exchange for freedom. They would outnumber the Americans if it continued.
Who wrote "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
What major thing changed the course of the war for the Americans after the battle at Saratoga?
France allied with the US
Where did Washington and his troops spend a harsh winter training?
They said that Americans would take their land if they won.
Who betrayed the United States because he felt he didn't get enough credit for his victories?
Benedict Arnold
Explain in a few words (or one vocab word) what caused the Americans to win the battle of Yorktown.
They surrounded and blockaded the British. (siege)
Who do we ~think~ created the first stars and stripes flag?
Betsy Ross