Events Leading to War
The French and Indian War began here.
What was the Ohio River Valley?
Crispus Attucks
Minute Men
What was the name of Washington's militia?
The soldiers got stronger and more organized.
How did the soldiers benefit under Washington's command?
The colonists' struggle to protect their rights was a fight for _________.
What is liberty?
The Seven Years War
What is another name for the French and Indian War?
1770
When did the Boston Massacre happen?
Han Yerry.
Who was the Iroquois chief that gave corn to the troops to help them survive?
Many men did not have enough clothes for the winter.
Where was Valley Forge?
The Declaration of Independence was based on the idea that _____________________.
What is "all men are created equal"?
Colonists who supported the against Britain.
Who were the patriots?
King Street
Where did the Boston Massacre occur?
Washington brought 20000 of these to New York.
Starving, not enough food, and not enough clothes.
What were three problems the soldiers had at Valley Forge?
The last great battle of the Revolution was fought here.
What is Yorktown?
Another word for complete freedom.
What is independence?
Pilgrims
?Who were the first settlers in Massachusetts?
Washington's troops defeated a group of German mercenaries here.
What was New York?
2000 men.
How many soldiers died during the winter at Valley Forge?
The American victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war because____________.
What is "it showed they were willing to fight for their rights"?
Patriots captured needed cannons and ammunition here.
What was Ticonderoga?
Paul Revere
Who warned the patriots that the British were on their way to Lexington and Concord?
He said, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country".
Who was Nathan Hale?
He was important because he was a former slave who joined the army and helped fight at Lexington and then later at Valley Forge.
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
A sudden, complete change in government.
What is a revolution?