Thirteen Colonies
William Bradford was the founder of this colony
What was Plymouth Colony?
1607-John Smith
What is Virginia?
Occurred when the British Soldiers opened fire on a group of colonists
What was the Boston Massacre?
First African American killed in the Boston Massacre
Who was Crispus Attics?
Designed the American flag
Who was Betsy Ross?
These states were known as the New England colonies
What are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island?
1630-Puritans
What is Plymouth, Massachusetts?
Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Patriot turned traitor during the Revolution
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Wife of John Adams
Who is Abigail Adams?
William Penn founded this colony
What is Pennsylvania?
1636-Roger Williams
What is Rhode Island?
Signaled the start of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775
What were the battles of Lexington and Concord?
Sons of Liberty
Who were Paul Revere, Sam Adams,John Hancock and Patrick Henry?
Known as the female version of Paul Revere
Who was Sybil Luddington?
These states were known as the Middle colonies
What are Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania?
1626-Dutch
What is New York?
Occurred on 12/24/1776;surprise attack on the British soldiers
What is the crossing of the Delaware?
Famous for his famous ride
Who was Paul Revere?
Dressed up as a man to fight in the was
Who was Deborah Sampson?
These states are considered Southern colonies
What are South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, and Virginia?
1732-James Oglethorpe
What is Georgia?
Last great battle of American Revolution where the British surrendered
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
Famous for his speech"Give me liberty, or give me death"
Who was Patrick Henry?
Took over for her husband during the Battle of Monmouth
Who was Molly Pitcher?