Battles
Which battle is considered the last major battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
Who was a prominent British general during the American Revolution who surrendered at Yorktown
General Cornwallis
Who wrote "Common Sense," which inspired colonists to seek independence?
Thomas Paine
What are the 3 unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration Independence?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
Name the main advantage of the Red Coats during the American Revolution
Strongest Navy in the world
What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?
Patriot victory that gained French support
Who was the American Navel hero during the American Revolution?
John Paul Jones
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) establish?
American independence from Britain and an end to the Revolutionary War
What fundamental principle of human rights is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal and have unalienable rights including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
What advantage did the Patriots have during the American Revolution?
Knowledge of the land
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776?
It was a decisive Patriot victory that boosted American morale
Who wrote "Common Sense," which inspired colonists to seek independence?
Thomas Paine
Who led the Patriots in capturing Kaskaskia and Vincennes in the West?
George Rogers Clark
According the Declaration of Independence, from where do governments derive their just powers?
The consent of the governed
What was significant about the winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778)
American soldiers suffered greatly from disease, starvation, and cold.
Which battle is considered a turning point in the American Revolution and why?
The Battle of Saratoga; it convinced France to ally with the Patriots .
Who was known as the "Swamp Fox" for his successful hit-and-run tactics
Francis Marion
What is the purpose of instituting a new government according the Declaration of Independence?
To ensure the safety and happiness of the people
What do the people have the right to do if the government becomes destructive of their unalienable rights?
Alter or abolish the government and institute a new one
Which foreign country entered the war on the Patriots' side in 1778?
France
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in October of 1781?
Patriot victory that ended major fighting and led to British surrender.
Who was the governor of Indian that assisted in the American cause?
Bernardo de Galvez
Who was the American Naval hero that captured the HMS Serapis in 1779?
John Paul Jones
How should a new government be organized according to the Declaration of Independence?
On principles and forms that the people believe will most likely affect their safety and happiness
What was the role of privateers during the American Revolution?
They were privately owned ships authorized to attack enemy ships