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He was a general of the Continental Army who stayed loyal to his army during the winter season
Who is George Washington?
July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Gage sent 2,400 British soldiers up the hill where colonists held fire before beginning to mow down the redcoats. 450 colonists died but over 1000 British soldiers were killed
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They were forced to provide nursing and supplies to armed troops against their will
Why did colonist oppose quartering soldiers?
He was the American diplomat
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
American statesman who was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. He was part of the American negotiating team
Who was John Adam’s?
Congress
What part of government created the Declaration of Independence?
It was the first battle of the revolutionary war that lasted 15 min when someone shot fire after the colonists heard the British were coming
What was the Battle of Lexington?
Wanted a change from their former system of government
What did colonists want to change?
He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Delegates felt a deep loyalty to him. When Congress sent the so called Olive Branch Petition he rejected it and issued a proclamation stating that the colonies were in rebellion and urged parliament to order a naval blockade to isolate a line of ships meant for the American coast
Who was King George III?
The king was making unfair rules/laws that upset the colonists
Why did colonists feel they had to declare their independence?
The British got surrounded by the French and continental army
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What are three unalienable rights?
He was one of Virginias leading advocates
Who was Patrick Henry?
British general who lead army down a rout of lakes from Canda to meet other British troops but only 1 of 3 showed up
Who was John Burgoyne?
declared a complete break with Britain and its King and claimed the powers of an independent country
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A surprise attack in 1776 where George Washington crossed the Jordan River and the American colonists won reviving the spirits of the continental army
What was the battle of Trenton?
American voters can vote for new congressmen
What can American voters change if their government becomes oppressive?
He helped fortify Boston against a possible British attack
Who was Paul Revere?
British General who decided to strike the militia on Breed’s Hill. He sent 2,400 British soldiers up the hill.
Who was Thomas Gage?
God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was the Declaration of Independence about?
It was a battle for survival against nature
What was the battle of Winter at Valley Forge?
No, because people were enslaved
Did the phrase “All men are created equal” apply to everyone?
He summoned his militia unit
Who was Ethan Allen?