At this battle, the "shot heard round the world" was fired. This marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
What is The Battle of Lexington?
100
I published a pamphlet called "Common Sense." I encouraged Americans that it was time to part with Britain and that a government of our own is our natural right. The document was easy for all to understand.
Who is Thomas Paine?
100
I said, "There must be no pulling different ways. We must all hang together" as I was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence knowing I would be known as a traitor and could be put to death by hanging.
Who is John Hancock?
100
This publication CAUSED many Americans to agree to declare independence.
What is Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense?"
100
This was the EFFECT of France and Spain joining the Americans in the war against Britain.
What is the American war effort received more ships, soldiers, and money?
200
At this battle, Americans demonstrated power by inflicting heavy casualties on the British, even though Americans did not win this battle.
What is The Battle of Bunker Hill at Breed's Hill.
200
I was asked to be the General and Commander-in-Chief of the forces raised to defend American liberty (freedom). I vowed to commit "every power I possess" to this job.
Who is George Washington?
200
I said, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country" just before I was to be hung. I had acted as a spy for the Americans and was captured by the British.
Who is Nathan Hale?
200
This CAUSED many of Washington's men to die at Valley Forge.
What is hunger, cold, and disease?
200
This was the EFFECT of the arrival of the French Navy at The Battle of Yorktown.
What is Washington's army was stronger and therefore defeated the British?
300
This battle was marked as the "turning point" of the American Revolution for the Patriots because the results encouraged the French to become an American ally.
What is The Battle of Saratoga?
300
I ruled Great Britain and would not even look at or read the Olive Branch Petition.
Who is King George III?
300
I said to my husband, "remember the ladies" as he began to help make laws for the new country.
Who is Abigail Adams?
300
This CAUSED African Americans to choose to participate in the American Revolution.
What is the belief that an American victory meant freedom for ALL Americans?
300
This was the EFFECT of the American victory at Saratoga.
What is France became an American ally and joined the war because it began to look like Americans could win.
400
At this important battle in South Carolina, cooperation of the Continental Army and the irregular partisan forces was demonstrated. The British army was often tricked and they became very frustrated.
What is The Battle of Cowpens?
400
I was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
400
I said, "I have not yet begun to fight"
Who is John Paul Jones?
400
This event CAUSED General Cornwallis to surrender his army to Washington at The Battle of Yorktown.
What is the Americans and the French surrounded the British?
400
This is the EFFECT of the American's hit and run battle strategy at the Battle of Yorktown.
What is the British became frustrated (worn down) and quit chasing the Americans around North and South Carolina?
500
This battle is noted as the final major battle of the American Revolution. This battle was a victory for the Americans.
What is The Battle of Yorktown?
500
I am the author of the Declaration of Independence. I explained why American colonies must declare independence from Britain.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
I said, "I am quite tired of marching about the country" as I grew frustrated from the "hit and run" battle strategy of the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown.
Who is General Cornwallis?
500
This event CAUSED the end of the American Revolution.
What is an American victory at The Battle of Yorktown?
500
This is the EFFECT of the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
What is Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation?