American Revolution
What is the name of the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Sam Adams
What was the 1st battle of the revolution called? (nickname)
"Shot heard around the World"
What was the name of the meeting where they declared independence?
2nd Continental Congress
Who was declared the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the chant about Taxes?
No Taxation Without Representation.
Why is Saratoga Important? 2 reasons
1st - became the turning point of the war 2nd -Convinced France to join the patriots.
What was the reason for it?
To Explain to the colonists' right to revolution to declare their independence
Who was assigned to write the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
What is Patrick Henry's famous quote?
"Give me liberty or Give me death!!!"
Who are the two George's in the American Revolution?
Am General George Washington British King George
When was it signed?
1776
Which colony/town initiated the meeting? What was happening?
Massachusetts Boston had been taken over by the British (Intolerable Acts)
What do the British call this war?
American War of Independance.
Why is Valley Forge important?( Name 2 significant importance)
1. harsh winter, disease, and starvation.
2. Washington trained him men.
Where was it signed? (town/colony)
Pennsylvania
Who are the leaders of the meeting? President of the meeting
John Jay and John Hancock
Why is Common Sense significant and who wrote it?
Thomas Paine persuaded the colonist to fight for their independence.
What battle initiated the causes of the Revolution?
The French and Indian War
Who help Thomas Jefferson write the declaration? Name 2
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
The delegates there were representing?
13 colonies