He nominated George Washington to lead the Continental Army and was a key figure in the Continental Congress.
John Adams
This group gained the support of many slaves during the American Revolution by promising them freedom.
Loyalists
This battle, which took place near the mouth of Thomas Creek in northern East Florida, involved an ambush of Georgia militia by British forces and their allies in 1777.
Battle of Thomas Creek
Many colonists were angry over the taxes imposed on them by the British because they were felt _____ was unfair.
Taxation without representation
A total of this many men signed the Declaration of Independence
56
This Founding Father drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights and influenced the Bill of Rights.
George Mason
This site in Pennsylvania is known for the harsh winter encampment of the Continental Army in 1777-1778.
Valley Forge
This 1781 battle in South Carolina was a decisive victory for American forces and is considered a turning point in the Southern campaign.
Battle of Cowpens
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress recognized the need for an organized army and authorized the creation of the ____________.
Continental Army
Mary Ludwig Hays, who took the place of her husband loading cannons on the battlefield after he was injured was known as “Molly Pitcher” because she’d bring this to soldiers
Water
Known for his fiery speeches and writings, he helped shape revolutionary political thought and organized the Sons of Liberty.
Samuel Adams
This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
Treaty of Paris 1783
This 1781 siege in Florida saw Spanish forces, allied with the Americans, capture a British-held fort, contributing to the overall American victory in the war.
Siege of Pensacola
Around the city of ____________ , thousands of American ____________ and Continental Army soldiers entrenched themselves and prepared for the next battle.
Boston, Militiamen
In June 1776, shortly before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a fleet of British naval ships approached this city.
New York City
This Founding Father played a crucial role in establishing the financial system of the United States after the Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
This event, held in 1774 at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, was the first meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies to discuss a unified response to British policies.
the First Continental Congress
It was during this battle, in which George Washington captured hired mercenaries from Germany.
Battle of Trenton
This battle would become known as the Battle of ____________ Hill, and even though the Americans lost this battle, they caused much harm and damage to the ____________ military.
Bunker, British
The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on this date.
July 4, 1776
This Founding Father did not sign the Declaration of Independence because he was too busy being Commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington
A merchant and member of the Sons of Liberty, he was one of the wealthiest men in the colonies and the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, his signature on the document was also larger than anyone else’s.
John Hancock
This decisive battle, which took place in 1781 in Virginia, led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis.
Battle of Yorktown
In order to launch an attack, the Continental Army would have to cross the ____________ River.
Delaware
In order to make the river crossing, General Washington and his soldiers used these kinds of boats.
Durham