People
Who was a traitor to the colonists? (Their name is now a synonym for the word traitor)
Benedict Arnold
Which country won the Battle of Yorktown?
The Patriots
What does "ratify" mean?
to formally accept (usually a treaty or law)
Who wrote "Common Sense?"
Thomas Paine
What is George Washington's wife's name?
Martha Washington
Who was the main general at the Battle of Trenton?
General George Washington
In what state did the Battle of Trenton take place?
New Jersey
What is a Mercenary?
A soldier who is paid to fight in a war for another country
Which signer of the declaration is known for his large signature?
John Hancock
What movie is based on Patriot leader Francis Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox?
The Patriot
(reminder, turn in your permission slips!!!)
Which British general surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What river did George Washington cross on the way to the British at Trenton?
The Delaware River
What is a privateer?
A privately owned ship that is given weapons
What/Who did the colonists dress as during the Boston Tea Party?
Native Americans
What country took inspiration from the American Revolution, and began their own in 1791?
Haiti
Which Frenchman was considered a key asset to George Washington throughout the Revolution?
Maquis de Lafayette
What was the main result of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
The British agreed to recognize the colonies as an independent nation, and ended the war.
How would an army use a blockade to win a conflict?
By cutting off supplies such as weapons, food, or people; they can deplete the enemies resources.
Who was the defense attorney for the British during the trial of the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
What was the first capital city of the United States?
Philadelphia
Which general commanded the Continental army in the South in 1780?
Nathanael Greene
Who were the American signers of the Treaty of Paris? (Must get 2/3)
What caused the colonists to rely on privateer ships?
The weak navy struggled to break the British blockade, and they needed more ships
How did the Stamp Act get its name?
Because you would receive a stamp on items you paid taxes on
Fort Ticonderoga was an important strategic location in New York during the revolution. Besides a city in New York, what is now named after the fort?
A brand of pencils