General Knowledge
Which of these is an American advantage during the war: strong motivation to fight, large population, many seasoned generals?
Strong motivation to fight
What was George Washington's title as leader of the American army?
Commander-in-Chief
What two battles were the first of the war?
Lexington and Concord
What is the word for "the act of organized spying, usually with the goal of uncovering military or political information"?
Espionage
What is an agreement between two nations to help each other in wartime?
Alliance
Which of these was a British advantage during the war: small but effective navy, abundant access to funds, alliances with France and Spain?
Abundant access to funds
Name one American Revolutionary spy!
James Armistead Lafayette, Nathan Hale, Nancy Hart, Enoch Crosby, John Clark
What battle was the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the name of the woman that wrote to her husband during the war telling him to "remember the ladies"?
Abigail Adams
What is the word for the violent killing of defenseless people?
Massacre
Who were the hired soldiers by the British called?
Hessians
Who was James Armistead Lafayette?
An American spy double agent
Which battle was the last of the war when General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and the French?
Battle of Yorktown
Name one reason why the Declaration of Independence was a significant document.
It motivated people toward the goal of freedom from Great Britain, and it inspired new ideas for how government should work.
What is a disloyal act against one’s country, often by helping an enemy?
Treason
Name one of the "rights" Thomas Jefferson wrote about in the Declaration of Independence.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was the name of the iconic writing that Thomas Paine wrote trying to convince the colonists to turn against Great Britain?
Common Sense
What was the name of the battle where George Washington sneak attacked the Hessians on Christmas night?
Battle of Trenton
Name one of the provisions included in the 1783 Peace of Paris.
Great Britain recognized American independence and hostilities between GB and US ended (war ended)
What is a formal agreement between two or more groups, especially countries?
Treaty
Where does the government get their power from according to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
The people or the "consent of the governed"
What did Phillis Wheatley want to achieve through her writings?
She wanted African Americans to join the fight for independence.
Name one reason why the Battle of Saratoga was significant.
First major American victory and convinced France to form an alliance with the United States
What battle happened after the Second Continental Congress but before the Declaration of Independence?
Battle of Bunker Hill
What is the word for the unofficial British policy of not enforcing rules and regulations in the colonies?
Salutary neglect