Revolutionary War

Founding Fathers

100

Leader of the Continental Army, First Commander-In-Chief and President of the United States of America.

George Washington

200

Helped to write the Declaration of Independence, 3rd President of the United States of America.

Thomas Jefferson

300

Diplomat to England and France, inventor and scholar. (Hint: Likes to fly kites and is on the $100 bill)

Benjamin Franklin

400

Ally from France. Provided Patriots with guns, ammo, ships and his military expertise. 

(Hint: __________ de ____________)

Marquis de Lafayette

500

A silversmith in Boston. This man is famous for his "Midnight Ride". 

Paul Revere

Events

100

This is an event when Patriots in Boston threw British tea into the harbor while dressed as Mohawk Indians. 

Boston Tea Party

200

This is an event where British soldiers opened fire on a group of protestors in Boston, against orders from England and British officers.

The Boston Massacre

300

These are what the British parliament unfairly raised in the colonies that made life harder for the average person. 

(Hint: we still pay these today to our government)

Taxes

400

This form of currency became so worthless that colonists called it "shin plasters" during the war.

Continental Dollar, Paper Money printed by states, etc.

500

The first battles of the Revolution took place outside these two towns.

Lexington and Concord

Just the Facts

100

Currency made from these two types of metal were the most widely accepted and sought after during the war.

Silver and Gold

200

This was one of the first political cartoons. It was made and published by Benjamin Franklin and depicted a snake cut into pieces. It was called:

Join or Die

300

How many colonies were there during the time of the Revolution?

13

400

What was the quickest way to get information from one place to another during this time in history?

Horseback, messenger, mail, pony express, etc. 

500

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed by everyone?

Philadelphia, PA

More Stuff

100

This was a term used for those who wanted freedom from Britain's rule. Most served in the continental army.

Patriot

200

This is a term that was used to describe a British soldier because of their red uniform.

Lobsterback, Redcoat

300

What happened first? The Boston Tea Party or the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The Boston Tea Party

400

What genre is this story?

Expository Text

500

What year did the Revolutionary War begin?

1775