The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here, although no one knows who fired first.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
100
American general who had victories in the French and Indian War, was president of the Continental Congress, and had led key victories in the Revolutionary War.
Who was George Washington?
100
To whom was the Declaration of Independence written?
Who was King George III?
100
Other countries fighting with the Americans.
Who were: France, Spain, Germany, Poland.
100
The amount of sections found in the Declaration of Independence.
What is four?
200
This important battle was won because of Washington's surprise attack after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day of 1776.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
200
American literary figure and patriot who wrote many famous pamphlets encouraging Americans to fight the British.
Who was Thomas Paine?
200
Which document by Thomas Paine convinced many Americans to fight for independence in the early days of the Revolution?
What was "Common Sense?"
200
The state the Battle of Trenton took place.
What is New Jersey?
200
Who Native American fight for during the Revolutionary War.
Who are both the British and the Americans?
300
This was considered the main turning point in the war and was a decisive victory for the Americans.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
300
A founding father who was ambassador to France and convinced them to fight on behalf of the Americans in the Revolution.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
300
Thomas Paine's document that encouraged people to continue fighting and brought more men to sign up for the fight.
What was "American Crisis?"
300
The state Washington and his men suffered through the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge.
What is Pennsylvania?
300
Why did many black slaves run away and fight for the British?
What was the promise of freedom?
400
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War. This win ensured victory and independence for the Americans.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
400
The American Hero of the Battle of Saratoga. He felt angry that his superior General Gates got the recognition for his victory.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
400
The document that officially ended the war and was signed by the King of England.
What was the Treaty of Paris of 1786?
400
The state the final battle of the Revolution took place in.
What is Virginia (Yorktown)?
400
Name and explain 2 of the 4 sections of the Declaration of Independence.
What are any of the following:
-Preamble
-Declaration of Natural Rights
-List of Grievances
-Resolution of Independence
500
The British suffered heavy losses at this battle which led up to the final defeat at Yorktown.
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
500
One of George Washington's closest friends, this French General helped the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown.
Who was General Marquis de Lafayette?
500
The document written by the first Continental Congress and sent to King George III. It was a peaceful means of solving their conflicts. (The king ignored it)
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
500
The country that aided the Americans with a naval siege at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
What is France?
500
Explain any 3 grievances against the king as listed in the Declaration of Independence.