Grab Bag- extra questions
Nicknamed "Mad" for his bold fighting. Captured Stony Point in 1779.
Who is Anthony Wayne?
The British marched on these cities to seize colonial weapons and gunpowder stored there, resulting in Patriots tricking the British.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
This leader is known for being Washington's trusted aide and leading the Battle of Yorktown.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The purpose of this document was to convince the colonists to declare independence.
What is Common Sense?
The battles of Lexington and Concord
What is the event that started the Revolutionary War?
This leader was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to command the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
The outcome of this battle was that the British took the hill but lost a large number of soldiers.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This leader plotted to hand the fort at West Point over to the British.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
It was written in a plain style that everyday people could understand.
What the reason Common Sense was so influential?
American and French armies surrounded Lord Cornwallis on land while the French navy blocked escape by sea at this last battle of the Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This political leader is known for being the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
These German/ Hessian soldiers hired to fight for Britain surprised Washington at this battle.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
These leaders led American militia units at Yorktown.
Who are Comte de Rochambeau, Admiral de Grasse and Marquis de Lafayette?
To convince Virginia to prepare for war against Britain
What is the purpose of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech?
This American victory, led by Horatio Gates, convinced France to openly ally with the United States at this battle.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Cornwallis was surrounded by American and French armies on land and the French navy at sea at this battle.
What is the battle of Yorktown?
Daniel Morgan used militia in front lines and a planned retreat to lure the British into a trap to win this battle.
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
This leader is known for leading the Continental Army in the South and wore down Cornwallis's army
Who is Nathanael Greene?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What are the "inalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
This battle gave discouraged Patriots new hope and helped keep the army together and was followed by the battle of Princeton.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This battle was a second New Jersey victory in January 1777 that proved the army could still win.
What is the Battle of Princeton?
These two back to back battles that proved the Continental Army could actually defeat the British, even after so many loses.
What are the Battles of Trenton and Princeton
This leader is known for carrying the artillery from Ft. Ticonderoga to Boston?
Who is Henry Knox?
This is who Patrick Henry delivered his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech to.
Who is the The Virginia Convention in Richmond?
A foreign officer trained the soldiers in marching, drills, and discipline during a very tough winter at this location.
What is Valley Forge?