Causes
This man was an inventor and a scientist and part of the Continental Congress.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This battle was won by the British, but proved that the Continental Army had a fighting chance against Great Britain.
What is Battle of Bunker Hill?
This word means to be free from another’s control.
What is independence?
This group gathered to discuss breaking away from England and declaring Independence.
What was the Second Continental Congress?
The two groups who fought during the American Revolution.
Who are Great Britain and the Colonists (America)?
At the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the British Army was looking for this.
What are weapons?
This is known as Independence Day.
July 4, 1776
This man was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock.
This man is known for betraying his country.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
This is the General of the British Army who surrendered at Yorktown.
Who is General (Lord)Cornwallis?
A group of printers, journalists, merchants that were upset about taxes.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
The number of people who signedthe Declaration of Independence.
What is 56?
George Washington crossed this river to defeat the German Hessians.
What is the Delaware River?
Money collected to pay for government services.
What are taxes?
This country helped the colonists during the war.
Who was France?
The French and Indian War caused fighting over this area of land.
What is the Ohio River Valley?
This country helped the Colonists during the war.
Who is France?
A cruel and unreasonable ruler.
What is a tyrant?
In 1774, representatives met at this gathering in Philadelphia to discuss the problems the colonies were having with England.
What is the First Continental Congress?