Geography
What ocean boarders the American colonies?
The Atlantic Ocean
I am known as the Father of the Nation, had a plantation in Virginia, set the precedents of being addressed as Mr. President, and the two term limit. Who am I?
George Washington
Was the battle of Lexington and Concord considered a success for the continental army?
Yes! It proved to a political and military failure for the British. They failed to destroy the arms, and were forced in retreat.
True or False- American troops sang the star spangled banner as their national anthem during the revolution?
False! On September 14, 1814, the Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The French and Indian War was between 1754-1763 and American Revolution was between 1775-1783
The Adirondack Mountains or the Rocky Mountains provided the landscape for places like Fort Ticonderoga, and the Saratoga Campaign.
The Adirondack Mountains
I defended the British soldiers of Boston Massacare getting all but two acquitted. Severed in the continental congress, was the first vice president, and fathered the 6th president. Who am I?
John Adams
In 1781 Washington lead French and American forces to the final victory at what Battle? Battle of Yorktown or Battle of Germantown.
The Battle of Yorktown. The battle of Germantown Pennsylvania was a lost. Washington failed to reclaim Philadelphia.
Draw or describe the first American flag?
In 1765 a member of parliament coined the name of men rebelling in the colonies. The group had such members as John Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry. What was the name of the group?
The Son's of Liberty.
Name the three major ports, also cities, of the Revolution?
Philadelphia was the biggest, Boston, and then New York
I was a British General, who am I?
Commander-in-Chief Thomas Gage1775
Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe1775-1782
Commander-in-Chief William Howe1775-1778
General Charles Cornwallis1775-1781British Army
This battle is considered the turning point of the war. This battle secured France to help us, and boosted American moral. What battle?
Battle of Saratoga 1777
What European country was invaluable to the American success, providing arms, funds, navy support and Lafayette?
FRANCE
How many riders set out to warn the Americans that the British were coming?
Three: Paul Revere- who was captured, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott (He was the only rider to reach Concord Massachusetts).
What river was provided the western boarder for the American colonies?
Mississippi River
I born in Connecticut and served 13 days in the French and Indian war. I helped capture artillery at Fort Ticonderoga (1775) and lead major charges at the Battle of Saratoga (1777). I gave information to West Point to the British. Who Am I?
Which came first, the battle of Bunker Hill or the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord- April 19, 1775, marking the start of the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place nearly two months later on June 17, 1775.
Did Washington live in the White House during his presidency?
No. It wasn't built yet. He rented rooms in different cities to do his work- New York and Philadelphia
Who wrote their signiture the largest on the Declaration of Independance?
John Hancock
What major city port would I go to in order to see the Bunker Hill Monument?
Boston!
I was born in the Caribbean, one of the founding fathers, secretary to Washington, and was responsible for establishing the banking system in America. Who am I?
Alexander Hamilton
What major battle was a surprise move organized by Washington during Christmas time December 25-26?
The Crossing of the Delaware as part of the Battle of Trenton
What was Nathan Hale famous for?
He was a spy who was executed by the British in 1776. He said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."