War
What battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
Who was the General of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the term for colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown?
Loyalists
What battle took place in 1781 and led to British surrender?
Battle of Yorktown
How did France support the Revolutionary War?
Financial aid, supplies, troops and navy
What did Lee's Resolution propose to the Second Continental Congress?
To declare independence from Britain
Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
What term is used for those who supported independence from Britain?
Patriots
Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
What firearm was the most common in the Revolutionary War but lacked accuracy?
Musket
When did most delegates sign the Declaration of Independence?
August 2, 1776
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one reason why some colonists remained Loyalists.
1. Maintaining their social status
2. Fear of losing property
3. Fear of chaos
4. Fear of an unstable economy
5. Appreciate the protection of Britain
Which British general surrendered at Yorktown?
General Charles Cornwallis
This French general played an important role in the victory at Yorktown
General Rochambeau
The Second Continental Congress assigned a committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. What was the name of this committee?
The Committee of Five
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress and the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Which group(s) of people were most likely to be Loyalists?
Wealthy landowners, Merchants, Government Officials
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
In which battle did George Washington cross the Delaware River?
Battle of Trenton
What famous phrase in the Declaration expresses the idea of individual rights?
"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Who was the last person to sign the Declaration of Independence in January 1777?
Thomas McKean
What did many Loyalists do after the war?
Emigrated to Canada and Britain
What years did the Revolutionary War span?
1775-1783