People
Published a pamphlet called Common Sense
Thomas Paine
A person who works against their country
Traitor
Why was the victory at Trenton so important?
It gave the Americans a sense of hope.
The Declaration of Independence expressed America's views for freedom from which country?
Britain
Martha Washington
21 year old teacher turned spy
Nathan Hale
Document that expressed America's views for wanting to break away from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
How did Von Steuben help the Continental Army?
He trained the soldiers.
What was the result of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted.
What was the nickname of the woman who delivered water to soldiers on the battlefield?
Molly Pitcher
Dressed in men's clothes and served in the Continental Army
Deborah Sampson
Person who is hired by another country to fight
Mercenary
Which two European groups helped America during the American Revolution?
French and Spanish
What is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?
People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.
Who was the African slave who was freed from slavery due to his service in the war?
James Armistead
Leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Letter that was sent to King George III that expressed how war could be avoided. King George III did not even open the letter.
Olive Branch Petition
After which battle did the French join Americans as allies?
Battle of Saratoga
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence considered dangerous?
Britain viewed those who signed as traitors.
Who was the African American woman who published poems supporting the Revolution and opposing slavery?
Phillis Wheatley
Known as the most famous traitor in US History
Benedict Arnold
Document that ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
How did Washington force the British out of Boston?
He put cannons on top of the hill above the city.
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name four things women did to serve in the war's effort.
Mended (fixed) clothes
Made and served food
Delivered water
Wrote poems and books
Dressed as men and fought