Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which country joined the Colonists to fight the British?
France
Which group of people benefited the most from the outcome of the war?
Patriots
Which of the armies did George Washington lead?
Continental Army
Name three famous Patriots.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, many more
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Philadelphia
What is the name of a group of common men fighting with the Army?
Militia
What were 3 roles women played in the war?
Spies, nurses, worked at home/farms, messengers, and some even fought in the war.
True or False: The British Army had more military experience than the Continental Army.
True
Who was the King of Britain?
King George III
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed before the Revolutionary War began.
False
What happened at Valley Forge?
Washingtons men were starving and cold, as well as Small Pox. He was still able to still lead them with confidence and they ended up training and becoming a better Army.
To keep the peace and not cause chaos. They were fine with what Britain was doing and didn't want to cause war.
Which Army had more supplies, ammo, and weapons?
British Army
This is the battle where George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and attacked on Christmas morning.
Battle of Trenton
Continental Congress
What is guerilla warfare?
Surprise attacks, moving fast, long range shooting.
(Not playing by the rules)
Which side did Native Americans typically fight for and why?
British, because they promised them that they could keep their land when the war was over.
What was the leadership like for both armies?
The British had poor leadership and were overconfident. The Continental Army leaders sparked courage and led their men with confidence.
What was the name of the woman that dressed as a man to fight in the war?
Deborah Sampson
How did the Declaration of Independence help the Colonists win the war?
It gave them something to fight for. They all had a common goal to fight for freedom.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown? (Be specific)
How were the roles different for enslaved African Americans compared to free African Americans?
Enslaved African Americans typically fought for the British because they promised them freedom. Free African Americans fought for both sides during the war.
List 3 weaknesses of the British Army.
1. Far away from home
2. Bad leadership
3. Lack of support back home
4. Traditional fighting tactics
What made George Washington such a great leader?
He had compassion for his men. He was skilled and had good strategy. He was able to give his men confidence and courage to fight.