Important People
a slave who joined the Continental army and served as a spy.
James Armistead
The turning point of the War for Independence
Battle of Saratoga
The year the Declaration of Independence was signed
1776
The Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
Area where Washington and his troops spent the harshest winter
Valley Forge
The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
The Last major battle of the war for Independence
The Battle of Yorktown
6 years, 1775-1781
The British commander during the Southern battles in the war for Independence
General Lord Charles Cornwallis
Name the document that declared that the 13 colonies were free from English rule.
The Declaration of Independence
The main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The British gained control of New York City and the harbor during this battle
The Battle of Brooklyn
The name of the British warship that was captured by John Paul Jones
The Serapis
Trusted General for the Continental Army during the southern battles for the war on freedom.
Nathanael Greene
List of changes that would need to happen for there to be peace between England and the colonist, but the King of England would not listen
The Olive Branch Petition
Known as the "fighting parson"
James Caldwell
This battle took place in South Carolina and prevented the British from taking North Carolina
The Battle of King's Mountain
The name of the document that was signed, ending the War for Independence.
The Treaty of Paris
Captain of the Continental Army who served as a spy by posing as a teacher.
Nathan Hale
German Soldiers hired England to fight against the colonists
Hessians
led the Green Mountain Boys to a win at Fort Tigonderoga
Ethan Allen
Washington and his men crossed this river to capture Trenton
Delaware River
This spy ring was responsible for spreading covert information from the British to Washington.
The Culper Spy Ring
Known as the Father of the Navy
John Paul Jones
The name of the French Warship that John Paul Jones captained.
Bonhomme Richard