People of the Revolution
He was the Commander in Chief of the continental army before being elected as our first president.
George Washington
Cornwallis surrendered here.
Yorktown
What document declared America's independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
Who won the American Revolution?
He wrote a famous paper, which explained why America needed to be free. He helped convince people to support the Revolution.
Thomas Paine
This battle happened in two towns in MA.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the name of the pamphlet that Thomas Paine wrote?
Common Sense
What were at least two of the items that King George put taxes on?
Sugar, Stamps, Paper, Tea
What is Massachusetts' state dessert?
Boston Creme Pie
He was an architect, lawyer, inventor, and musician. He is best remembered for writing the Declaration of Independence, and being elected our third president.
Thomas Jefferson
More than 800 British troops were captured, killed, or wounded in this battle.
Cowpens
What was one goal of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from Great Britain.
To give rights to the colonists.
New York battle we studied
Saratoga
This Battle gave the British control of the South.
Battle of Charleston
Led the Americans at Bunker Hill
William Prescott
This was the last battle of the Revolution. It lasted 11 days.
The Battle of Yorktown
Name one of the representatives sent to negotiate peace with Britain
Ben Franklin, John Jay, or John Adams
Who was elected as the First President of the United States after they won their independence?
George Washington
Where did Washington and his men camp and train over the winter
Valley Forge
He was a part of the Sons of Liberty. He helped to deliver messages to and from different committees. He is most famous for the night he warned the Colonists that the British were coming.
Paul Revere
In this battle, the British troops wanted to use a river to divide the colonist troops. General Howe (British general) did not follow the plan. The British army had to give up, and they lost about 500 soldiers.
The Battle of Saratoga
The British King who signed the treaty with America
George III
In what event was Crispus Attucks killed by British Soldiers? (before the war started)
The Boston Massacre
The treaty that officially ended the war
Treaty of Paris