Battles
The American Revolution ended soon after the surrender by Cornwallis at this battle.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
The opposite of a Patriot is ____.
What is a Loyalist?
I wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Leader of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
This battle was important to the colonists even though they had a small amount of ammunition and lost. They gained confidence.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The act of overthrowing a government with the hopes of starting a new and different one.
What is a revolution?
Date Declaration of Independence
What is July 4, 1776?
Soldiers abandoned the American militia, inadequate supply of uniforms and weapons, soldiers died of disease.
What are obstacles Washington faced?
I wrote Common Sense which made Americans think about the idea for Americans to cut all ties to Great Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
General Gates accepted General Burgoyne's surrender after this battle in New York state.
British paid ____________ to fight on their side during the American Revolution.
What are mercenaries?
Name the rights written in the Declaration of Independence.
What are the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Perseverance, determination, courage, honesty, and prudence.
What are qualities of a good leader?
The Declaration of Independence was signed at the Second Continental Congress in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
Paul Revere passed along the information that the British were planning to row across the river.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The British marched to Concord to destroy the colonits' ___________.
What is a stockpile?
Colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain and be self-governing.
What is one of the purposes of the Declaration of Independence?
People who volunteered to serve in the American militia and were ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Who are the Minutemen?
I was promoted to general by George Washington after the Battle of Saratoga, but felt under appreciated and I committed treason.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
The Continental Army executed a surprise attack on the Hessians that were encamped in New Jersey.
What are the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
Disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy is __________ .
What is treason?
A list of all the bad things that King George had done to the colonists.
What is a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
One of the most popular paintings of the American Revolution painted by Emmanuel G. Leutze.
What is Crossing the Delaware?
This fort on the Hudson River was sold for a large sum of money.