People
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
General George Washington
Where was the shot that was heard around the world?
Lexington Green
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
July 4th 1776
1754-63 in Upstate New York
French & Indian War
This weapon was utilized in close combat, attached to the end of the musket.
What is the Bayonet?
Who was the British General that finally surrendered to Washington in 1781 ending the war officially.
General Charles Cornwallis
Bloodiest battle of the revolution?
Battle of Brandywine
This Colonial Merchant did what to alert Concord?
Paul Revere Midnight Ride
1770 in Boston, Mass
Boston Massacre 3 colonists die after a scuffle with British Troops. Crispus Attucks being one of them. Who threw a snowball or ice chunk at them.
These were worn by the British officers for hygiene, pest control, social status, and military uniformity.
This silversmith and faithful friend of the Sons of Liberty and Skilled horseman is known for saying “The Regulars are coming?”
Paul Revere
The Building in Boston where the boston massacre takes place?
The state house,
This event was the culmination of duties imposed by the british crown on the colonials.
What is the boston tea party.
1775 Massachusetts
British Troops march onto Lexington and Concord to destroy colonial supplies & capture rebel leaders. Colonists fight back and push them back to Boston.
What natural resources was ink originally made from-in the 18th century?
Oak gall or oak apple or iron oak gall
Author, Inventor and Politician. This man was responsible for convincing the French Government to join the Patriots in the war?
Benjamin Franklin
Where did Washingtons troop winter in 1777 and 2000 die from smallpox or starvation, exposure to the elements?
Valley Forge
This event was the final engagement between British and Colonial troops leading to the ultimate end of the Revolutionary War.
What was the Battle of Yorktown
1776 Christmas
Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers at Trenton and win.
This item was taxed during one of the many taxations without representation that caused colonists a high fee to send a letter.
The Stamp, or stamp act
What was the name of the german soldiers the British sent to fight in the winter. Washington’s troop defeats on Christmas?
Hessians
What River is a key component in controlling during the war?
The Hudson
Taking place in this location, this event lead to another sovereign nation joining the war, supporting the colonials against the British.
Where was Saratoga?
1783 Virginia
With help from the French the continental army surrounds the British and defeat them at the Battle of Yorktown.
A critically important component for war; this item has become a metaphor in the modern day to stress the importance of self-reliance and being prepared.
Without it, your musket won’t fire.
Dry Gunpowder