Battles
What is the Significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It triggered the start of the American Revolution.
How did "Common Sense" influence public opinion?
It influenced/persuaded colonists to join the fight A.K.A. become Patriots.
What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
Goal = let the King know of their concerns and ask for changes
What is the introduction to the Declaration of Independence called?
The Preamble
Who is the primary author of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
First major battle of the American Revolution
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
Document sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent war from being declared
What was the main significance of the 2nd Continental Congress?
Authorized the Continental Army after Lexington and Concord
How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?
3
Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
George Washington
What challenges did soldiers face at Valley Forge?
no food, no clean water, lacked proper clothing, smallpox.
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To Declare America's independence from Great Britain.
What was a key outcome of the Battles of New York?
A series of large, British-won battles in major cities that hurt Patriot morale
Where does the government get it's power from?
The people
Who wrote "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
Why was the battle of Yorktown significant?
It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
What were the main terms of the Treaty of Paris?
Gave the Americans their independence
US gained land up to the Mississippi River
Who fired the first shot at Lexington and Concord?
We don't know
Give an example of how a government can be destructive?
unfair taxes, taking away people's rights or violating their rights.
Who was appointed commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point?
Convinced the French to support the Patriot Army
Who was the intended audience for "Common Sense"?
The Colonists
Where did the Battle of Yorktown happen?
Yorktown, Virginia
What are unalienable rights as mentioned in the Declaration?
Natural Rights that you are born with
Who represented the United States at the signing?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay