Historical People
Before becoming the first president of the US, this man led the Continental Army
This battle was considered the the "turning point" of the war because the Americans finally won against the British
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
The government of Britain at the time of the revolution
What is Parliament?
A document, signed on July 4th, 1776, which declared that the 13 colonies wanted to leave the British rule
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Someone who was loyal to the King of England
What is a loyalist?
This general is best known for being a traitor to the Continental Army
Who was Benedict Arnold?
This battle took place on Christmas Eve night and was the source of a famous painting
What is the Battle of Trenton?
Passed in 1765, this law said colonists had to pay tax on newspapers
What was the Stamp Act?
What is the Boston Tea Party?
A word meaning to give up in battle
This American helped the Continental Army win the Battle of Saratoga
Who was General Horatio Gates?
This was the last battle of the war in which Britain surrendered to the Americans
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This man was the ruler of Britain in 1776
Who was King George III?
In 1775, colonial leaders met in Philadelphia at this meeting to discuss the possibility to planning a war with Britain and becoming a new nation
What was the Second Continental Congress?
Someone who wanted to overthrow the King and create their own governemnt
What is a patriot
This man, who was also the 3rd US president, wrote the Declaration of Independence, as he was known for having the best handwriting
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This battle began the revolution and is known as the "shot heard around the world"
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
This agreement officially ended the war and stated that the United States was a self governing nation
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This political group of colonists fought against taxation from the British
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A road used for travelling
What is a route?
This British general had planned to attack the colonists from three directions - from Canada, from NYC and down the Mohawk River
This WAR between led to Parliament passing the Stamp Act on the colonists
What was the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War was fought between these two groups
Who were the French and British?
Complete the blank: "We hold these truths to be __________ that all men are created equal"
What is self evident?
Someone who is disloyal to his or her nation
What is a traitor?