People of the Revolution
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What group of people served in both the Continental Army and British Army, often hoping for freedom?
African Americans
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” is from what document?
Declaration of Independence
Why did some enslaved people join the British during the war?
They were promised freedom
What event started the Revolutionary War in 1775?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What group supported the Patriots by farming, sewing, and even fighting in disguise?
Women
Who wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls”?
Thomas Paine
What risk did Loyalists take by remaining loyal to the king?
They were often attacked or forced to leave their homes
What document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris, 1783
Who helped convince France to support the American cause?
Benjamin Franklin
Why did many Native American tribes support the British?
To protect their lands from colonists
What is Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet that encouraged independence called?
Common Sense
Why was choosing a side difficult for Native American tribes?
Neither side truly protected their land rights
What did the colonies become after the war?
The United States of America
Who was the wife of John Adams and urged him to “remember the ladies”?
Abigail Adams
What were the German soldiers hired by the British called?
Hessians
What did Abigail Adams mean when she said, “I am persuaded that the British government does not mean well toward us”?
She supported independence and warned about British power
What happened to most Loyalists after the war ended?
They moved to Canada or lost property
What country provided major support to the Americans during the war?
France
Which American naval commander famously said, “I have not yet begun to fight”?
John Paul Jones
What group remained loyal to the king and helped the British cause in the colonies?
Loyalists
How did Paine’s “Common Sense” influence the colonies?
It convinced many colonists to support independence
What was the main reason African Americans fought on both sides of the war?
They hoped their service would lead to freedom
How did the war affect ideas about freedom and equality?
It inspired future movements for rights, even though not all groups gained equality immediately