Vocabulary
Places
British or American
People
Essay and Short Answer
100
In 1776, Congress decided to begin a __________________ to win freedom for America.
What is revolution
100
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen captured Fort Ticonderoga and __________________________.
What is Fort Crown Point
100
Were used to frontier fighting
What is American
100
________________ was the country's first postmaster
Who is Benjamin Franklin
100
What happened on July 4, 1776? Explain your answer.
What is the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence and the 13 colonies considered themselves to be free states.
200
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence had a ________________ clause.
What is slave
200
American troops spent the winter 1777-1778 at ___________________.
What is Trenton, New Jersey
200
Had a weak Navy
What is American
200
A _________________ was an American who sided with Great Britain.
What is loyalist
200
Describe the Battle at Bunker Hill.
What is British warships attacked both Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill in Boston. The British thought it would be an easy victory, but the colonists fought hard. The British did win the battle, but both sides suffered great losses.
300
King George offered ________________ to people who would pledge their loyalty to him.
What is a pardon
300
Earlier in 1776, George Washington retreated from a siege in _____________________.
What is New York
300
Benedict Arnold daily double!!!
Who is an American traitor that was a spy for the British
300
__________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
How did the Second Continental Congress try to peacefully solve its differences with Great Britain? Explain the result of this effort and what Congress did after that.
What is The Second Continental congress sent a petition to the king, asking him to change his policies. It stated the colonists would be loyal to the king but would not accept unfair British laws. The king did not change his policies. The congress discussed how to form a central government, it created an army with George Washington as commander. Congress also organized a nave and refused British ships into American harbors.
400
Congress agreed to not ________________ in people’s personal affairs.
What is interfere
400
George Rogers Clark captured forts in the ________________________.
What is Ohio Valley
400
Could pay for other countries to fight for them
What is British
400
General Howe planned a three-pronged attack against the _______________. daily double!!
Who is the colonists
400
Why were the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga so important? Compare these two battles.
What is Bunker Hill was one of the earliest battles. The British planned to protect Boston and its harbor. The British won, but the Americans fought very hard and this gave the Americans a morale boost. Saratoga was fought later in the war. The British plan to control New York and destroy the American Army backfired. The American won this battle and convinced the French to help the colonists.
500
An organized group of citizens who serve a soldiers in times of war is a ______________
What is militia
500
Who recovered Boston?
What is the Americans
500
Had military experience from the French and Indian War
What is Americans
500
The Americans were driven off Long Island by the British Army, led by __________________
Who is General Howe
500
Write a note to General Washington at Valley Forge, convincing him that the colonists will win the war. Include facts about the strengths and weaknesses of the British and colonial troops.
What is Dear General Washington, The British troops are not used to fighting frontier style warfare. They are fighting far form home and are also fighting wars in other parts of the world. The British have a well trained army, a powerful navy, and hired foreign soldiers. They also have some help from loyalists. Even though they have these advantages, we will win this war! We are prepared because we know how to frontier fight and we know the area well. Our soldiers are also doing a very good job. I think what is helping us is knowing the land we are fighting on. I know that we will win this war and have our freedom!
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