These colonists, who made up about 20% of the population remained loyal to the British.
Who were the Loyalists?
100
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress approved this document, officially breaking all allegiance to the British crown.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
This was the first major battle of the Revolution that took place on Breed's Hill.
What is the "Battle of Bunker Hill"?
100
This young man authored the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
The Continental Army suffered it's darkest hour at this makeshift Fort in the winter of 1777.
What is Valley Forge?
200
Benedict Arnold was known as this, someone who betrays his or her country.
What is a "traitor"?
200
This 48 page pamphlet, written in early 1776, greatly contributed to the Patriot cause by serving as a rally cry to colonists to revolt against the injustice of the British crown.
What is "Common Sense"?
200
After the Continental Army's victory at this battle, France decided to ally with the American colonies.
What is the "Battle of Saratoga"?
200
This British monarch regarded the American colonists as "wicked and desperate persons".
Who is King George III?
200
This young sea captain of the Bonhomme Richard is forever remembered for his bravery and his famous line "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is John Paul Jones?
300
The British hired these soilders from Germany.
Who are the Hessians?
300
The second part of the Declaration of Independence provides a long list of these, including: "for quartering large bodies of troops among us."
What are the list of 'wrongs committed by Britain"?
300
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Gen. Cornwallis surrendered at this final battle of the Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
This man, once a military hero, will forever be known as one of the greatest traitors in American history.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
300
Gen Washington had this work of Thomas Paine's read aloud after he retreated into New Jersey.
What is "The Crisis"?
400
These rights, mentioned in first part of the Declaration of Independence, are inherent to each human person by virtue of their personhood.
What are "natural rights"?
400
The Second Continental Congress attempted one last resolution with Britain by drafting this petition, which was ultimately rejected by King George III.
What is the "Olive Branch Petition"?
400
The Americans faced a harsh defeat at this battle off the shores of New York in August, 1776.
What is the "Battle of Long Island"?
400
A personal favorite of a teacher at St. Joe's, This Prussian General aided Washington by training Continental troops in the winter of 1776.
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
400
These are the three natural rights specifically mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.
What are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
500
This is the "introduction" of a document, which states it's purpose. It is the opening of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the "preamble"?
500
In this treaty, signed in France, and ratified by Congress on April 15, 1783, Britain finally recognized the American colonies as a free and independent nation.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
500
Washington crossed the Delaware and retreated into New Jersey before launching these two surprise attacks that boosted the morale of the Continental Army.
What are the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
500
This General convinced King George III that the best plan for British victory in the Americas was to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.
Who is General John Burgoyne?
500
This young man, put to death by the British, is known for saying before his death, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."