Continental Army
George Washington
City in which they met
Philadelphia
City closest to the battle
Boston
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This 8th grade teacher used to teach 6th grade at UMAMS
Mrs. Gersten
Unanimous means?
All together or everyone
How many colonies attended?
All 13
Don't shoot until you see the whites of....
Their eyes
Jefferson based his arguments on what rights?
Natural Rights
Mr. Powers
Who publicly appointed Washington to lead the army?
John Adams
This state's vote on independence was delayed
New York
How many times did the British attack the hill?
3
Life, and what two other things
Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
This Language Arts teacher coaches and knows a lot about running
Which group of people was NEVER allowed to join the Continental Army
Women
Peace treaty type letter sent by John Dickinson of the Continental Congress to King George III and Parliament where it was soundly rejected
Olive Branch Petition
Military standpoint who won the battle?
The British
Talk of this was removed from the original draft
Slavery
Which 8th grade teacher played college football at Lehigh University?
Mr. Powers
The Continental Army orginally lacked what?
Almost everything except patriotism
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Fiery pamphlet that encouraged Americans to seek independence
Name of the hill the battle actually took place on
Breed's
Date, Month, Year of the Ratification
July 4, 1776
This is the book that Johnny tells Ponyboy to read to him while they are hiding in the church, and it contains the famous quote, “Nothing gold can stay.”
Gone With the Wind