Events
What were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Which word means:
Militia men with special training who were expected to be ready at a minute's notice
Minutemen
Which important document was signed to officially end the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
Which battle was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who switched sides during the American Revolution and became known as a traitor in history?
Benedict Arnold
The Declaration of Independence was written as a response to King George III's _____________.
Tyranny
Which word means:
Cruel and unreasonable rule
Tyranny
Which patriot served on the Declaration of Independence committee and convinced France to support the Americans during the American Revolutionary War?
Benjamin Franklin
What was the last battle of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
Which patriot said, "Give me liberty or give me death" during the American Revolution?
Patrick Henry
The Declaration of Independence was written by ______________________.
Thomas Jefferson
Which word means:
Freedom from another's control
Independence
What is the nickname for the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
"The Shot Heard 'Round the World"
Which important pamphlet did Thomas Paine write during the American Revolutionary War?
Common Sense
Which patriot famously rode through Boston on his Midnight Ride shouting "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere
The Declaration of Independence included three natural/unalienable rights. They are:____________________
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Which word means:
To give up
Surrender
Which two countries became our allies after the Battle of Saratoga?
France and Spain
Which important document did Thomas Jefferson write during the American Revolutionary War?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the African American units of soldiers during the American Revolution?
The Black Regiments
What was the name of the meeting where the committee was assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?
Which word means:
A meeting or convention
Congress
What strategies did the Continental Army use to help them win battles?
They hid behind trees/stone walls and they try to find high ground.
(In the Battle of Yorktown, they surrounded the British on both land and sea)