Thomas Paine
This man convinced Thomas Paine to move to America
Who was Benjamin Franklin
What idea did Common Sense promote?
American independence from Britain
The battle of Yorktown
Baron Von Steuben
Antarctica is famous for these birds
Penguins
How many marriages did Thomas Paine have?
Two, and they were unsuccessful.
When was Common Sense written?
January 10, 1776
What are some countries that aided the Americans in the revolution? (Name at least one)
Who was the American General who led Lord Cornwallis on a race around the south late in the war?
Nathaniel Greene
Name one of the actors to play Spider-Man in the live action films
Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield
What is Thomas Paine's most famous work?
Common sense
What was the first magazine Thomas Paine wrote for?
The Philadelphia magazine
Name a famous woman from the American Revolution
Abigail Adams, Deborah Samson, Molly Pitcher, Phillis Wheately,
What book got Thomas Paine jailed?
The Rights of Man
What are the German mercenaries who aided the British called?
Hessians
Why did Thomas Paine return to Europe
To build a bridge
What battle is usually considered the turning point in the American Revolution (bonus 100 points if you can name the crucial American general)?
The battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold