People
The Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Name of the winter camp where the Continental Army suffered through harsh conditions.
What is Valley Forge?
This battle is known as the "turning point" of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain were known as this.
What are Loyalists?
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Known as a traitor to the American people during the Revolutionary War who switched sides to to join the British.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
City where there was a famous "Tea Party" in 1773.
What is Boston?
The Patriots lost this battle in June 1775, but lost fewer men overall. Located just north of Boston.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonists who supported American independence were known as this.
What are Patriots?
Warned his fellow Americans that the "British are coming!"
Who is Paul Revere?
Gave a famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech.
Who is Patrick Henry?
Location of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is Lexington and Concord?
The day that George Washington attacked the Hessians after crossing the Delaware River.
What is Christmas Day 1776?
Colonial militia ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Who are the Minutemen?
Country that sent help to the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga.
What is France?
Known for his inventions (such as the lightning rod and bifocals) and for his diplomacy.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Lexington and Concord are located in this state.
What is Massachusetts?
The war that began in 1754 involving three groups that confronted each other in the Ohio River Valley.
What is the French and Indian War?
A term that means to refuse to use, buy, or deal with a store, company, or organization in order to express a protest.
What is boycott?
The date that the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted.
Made the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
Saratoga is located in this state.
What is New York?
The last battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
The representatives from each of the 13 colonies who met in Philadelphia to decide how to deal with the British parliament.
What is the Continental Congress?
Three famous rights that are given to all Americans in the Declaration of Independence.
What are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness?