Important Patriots
Who was Thomas Paine?
American colonist and author of Common Sense
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Duty means?
Important tax
What are United States armies weaknesses?
Shortage of armies
Low on food
Which battle took place on a hill?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who was Samuel Adam’s?
Colonial leader who established the Committee of Correspondence
What part of government created the Declaration of Independence?
Congress
Boycott means?
Organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products
What are United States Strengths?
Leadership of George Washington and other officers
Shortest war (15 minutes) where someone fired and the British sents shots killing tons.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who was John Adam’s?
Massachusetts lawyer and colonial leader; future president
What were the words at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence that showed the 13 colonies agreed with the Declaration?
“We the people”
Writ of assistance means?
Court order that allowed officials to make searches without saying what they were searching for.
What are Great Britain weaknesses?
Supplies
Loss of soldiers
Which battle was the one that Americans and French worked together?
Battle of Yorktown
Who were the founding fathers?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison
How many parts does the Declaration of Independence have?
4 parts
Preamble means?
Introduction
What are Great Britains strengths?
Smart plans
WeaponsWhich battle was where they were low on supplies and had to fight to stay alive?
Winter at Valley Force
Who was Richard Henry Lee?
Delegate who introduced a resolution calling for independence to the Second Continental Congress
Who wrote most of the document?
Thomas Jefferson
Resolution means?
Formal statement of opinion
What happened to Britain when they won the battle?
They lost many troops
Which battle was held on Christmas night and Washington implemented an plan to would improve the fortunes of the American forces?
Battle of Trenton