Important People
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This battle ultimately led to the end of the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
This pamphlet was sold around the colonies to persuade people to join in on the Revolution.
Common Sense
This is the nickname for British soldiers.
Redcoats
Nicknamed the King of Pop, this musician had many hits during his lifetime including songs like "Billie Jean" and "Smooth Criminal."
Michael Jackson
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
This battle convinced France to join the Americans to defeat the British.
Battle of Saratoga
This document officially ended the Revolution and the British finally recognized the United States as a free nation.
These colonists remained loyal to the British rule.
Loyalists
This old movie, that features songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "If I Only had a Brain", was one of the first to be in color.
Wizard of Oz
This French military officer led his forces to the victory at the Battle of Yorktown.
Marquis de Lafayette
This battle ended with the British surrendering.
Battle of Yorktown
“There is something very absurd in supporting a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.”
What is this quote from?
Common Sense
This group of colonists led the Revolution against the British rule.
Patriots
“That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”
Who said this quote?
This enslaved African American spied on the British to give key intel that led to the American win in the Battle of Yorktown.
James Armistead
This battle showed the other nations that America had a chance to win the Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
(Battle of Trenton also accepted)
Besides declaring the United States as its own free nation, name two other articles from the Treaty of Paris.
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This is the term used for hired soldiers. They fought for personal gain, rather than political reasons.
Mercenaries
JFK and Lincoln are well-known for being presidents that were assassinated. However, there are two others that were also assassinated - name one.
William McKinley or James Garfield
Funding from wealthy investors, like this person, led to the Americans' success in the Revolution.
Haym Solomon
This person is known for the first use of Guerrilla Warfare tactics.
Francis Marion
Give an example of a grievance (issue) that the Declaration of Independence noted about the King.
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What is Guerrilla Warfare?
Hit and run attacks
Known as one of the most famous plays in NFL history, it featured a walk-off touchdown that led the Steelers to beat the Oakland Raiders in the 1972 AFC Divisional playoff game.
Immaculate Reception