Terms
To say something with emotion.
Declare
What were some decisions made at the Second Continental Congress
Create the Continental Army, Write the Olive Branch Petition, Make George Washington the leader of the Continental Army, announce John Hancock as the President of the Colonies.
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date...
July 2, 1776
This was a turning point in the war that showed the Americans to be strong fighters against European armies. France/ Spain and the Dutch joined our signed.
The Battle of Saratoga
This person was in charge of the Continental Army
George Washington
Negotiates peace and signs the Treaty of Paris. Also supposedly discovers electricity.
Benjamin Franklin
To join or ask to join.
Recruit
This petition was written to avoid going to war with England
The Olive Branch Petition
How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence
56
This treaty ended the Revolutionary War, it established the boundaries of the new country.
The Treaty of Paris
This person warned the British were coming. One if by land, two if by sea.
Paul Revere
Leads the Continental Army to victory at Saratoga
Benedict Arnold
Guns, cannon's, bullets and cannonballs are examples of this
Ammunition
This pamphlet was popular in the colonies because it was written in a language that many people could understand.
Common Sense
This is the beginning part of the Declaration of Independence
The Preamble
This was important because it created the bond among Americans soldiers that helped them win the war. 2,500 soldiers died here due to starvation and exposer to the cold winter months.
The winter at Valley Forge.
Leader in the Continental Army, who leads the Green Mountain Boys to victory at Fort Ticonderoga.
Ethan Allen
Was the King of England during the American Revolution
King George III
Was a document to declare freedom of England
The Declaration of Independence
How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition
Ignored it
This person was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
This battle took place on December 26, it was a surprise attack on German mercenaries and gave Washington an important victory. He had to cross the Delaware River to get there.
The Battle of Trenton
German actor/general who helps to organize the continental army at Valley Forge.
Fredrich von Steuben
This is a crime when you try to overthrow a government.
Treason
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence
THe Preamble
This document was drafted/written during the Second Continental Congress.
The Declaration of Independence.
This was the last state to ratify or sign the Declaration of Independence
New York
This is the battle where Ethan Allen captured a fort with 59 cannons that the Americans would use to surround the city of Boston and kick the British out of Boston.
Fort Ticonderoga
Leader of the British troops who surrenders to George Washington at Yorktown.
General Cornwallis
Soldiers for hire
Mercenaries.