Colonial
Who ruled England when the colonies established independance
King George III
How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence are believed to have been printed
200
Which founding father served as the Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
This city is known as the "Birthplace of American Liberty"
Lexington MA
What was on MAJOR thing the British did not have to help them fight the Americans
MAPS -No accurate maps of the American Colonies and struggled to adapt to colonial guerrilla style tactics
Which city hosted the first official Independace day celebration
Philadelphia
Who is credited with writing the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams founded which revolutionary group that was responsible for the Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty
This battle proved that the Americans could fight toe to toe with the British
Bunker Hill
What was the British Blunder at the Battle of Bunker Hill
The British brought the wrong size cannonballs
What is the location of the oldest 4th of July parade
Bristol Rhode Island
Who had the largest and first signature on the Declaration
John Hancock
Which founding father opted for "air baths" instead of regular baths
Benjamin Franklin
This is the Battle when Washington crossed the Delaware
Trenton
Which British general surrendered his forces at the Siege of Yorktown
Cornwallis
That was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday
Massachusetts
George Washington read the Declaration of Independence in front of which city hall on July 9 1776
New York City
What famous line did Patrick Henry deliver at the Second VA convention
Give me Liberty or give me death
This famous battle greatly affected the course of the war
Saratoga
What was the derogatory nickname given to the American Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the revolution
Tories or Loyalists
What year was the 4th declared a national holiday
1870
Where was the Declaration if Independence stored during WWII
Fort Knox KY
Who was the last of the founding fathers to be President
James Monroe
This is the final major land engagement of the American of the war
Yorktown
Who was the British Prime minister during most of the American Revolution
Lord North