Terms and Significant People, 1
I warned the Colonial soldiers that the British soldiers were coming to seize their guns.
Paul Revere
I tried really hard to negotiate demands from Washington before I eventually surrendered. Who am I?
General Cornwallis
a nickname given to the British Redcoats
Lobsterbacks
The British eventually surrendered to the American Army because: a. war debt was very high b.increase in taxes c. Washington said they had to surrender d. trade with US not an option during was e. all of these f. a, b, d
f: a, b, d
What group wrote and passed the Articles of Confederation?
Second Continental Congress
a person who betrays his or her country is called a _____.
traitor
This is a nickname for the American flag.
Old Glory
I was the Commander-in-Chief during the entire American Revolution. Who am I?
George Washington
Give 2 of the 3 reasons Washington chose for his soldiers to camp at Valley Forge during the winter.
* close to Philadelphia, where British were camping
* far enough away from British in case British chose to attack
*great place for defense
What is one of the main reasons Washington continued to train and drill his soldiers throughout the cold winter at Valley Forge?
* to help soldiers to stay warm
* to help soldiers to become a real army
I worked very hard to train the Continental Army in Valley Forge, with a focus on military discipline. Who am I?
General Friedrich von Steuben
I was the very supportive wife of George Washington. I made many donations of food and time for the cause. Who am I?
Martha Washington
What battle was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
This person was credited with convincing France to join American forces during the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
What holiday do we celebrate each year on June 14?
Flag Day
to give up after a fight, such as a war
surrender
This was the first Constitution of the United States of America.
Articles of Confederation
I was the wife of a loyal soldier; I helped fighting soldiers by carrying water onto the battlefields during combat. Who am I?
Molly Pitcher
Name 2 of the 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
* no national court system
* no way to raise money through taxes
*no way to enforce laws passed by congress
What document eventually replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The United States Constitution
I was the French military leader who helped the Continental Army at Valley Forge. Who am I?
General Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington commissioned me to sew the first American flag. Who am I?
Betsy Ross
Valley Forge is often called one of the following:
a. Winter of Discipline
b. General von Steuben's Training Drills
c. Birthplace of the American Army
c. Birthplace of the American Army
During which war did Francis Scott Key write the National Anthem we still use today, also called the Star Spangled Banner?
War of 1812
On the official American flag, what is the blue part in the upper left called?
The Union