Before The War
When did the U.S. declare independence?
July 4, 1776
What were the names of the two British Generals?
General Howe and General Howe (brothers)
What supplies were running low?
Boots,blankets,food
True or False: Benjamin Franklin tried to convince France to join in the fight.
TRUE
How long did it take for the British to get supplies?
6 months
When was George Washington chosen as general?
June 15, 1775
Nathan Hale died but remains _____
"A hero"
How many Hessian soldiers did General Washington capture as prisoners?
1,000 soldiers
Did we retreat in the battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
Yes
What happened in October 1781?
General Washington plans to control the redoubts.
What were the three acts before the Revolutionary War?
Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and the Tea Act (Boston Tea Party)
What word describes the winter of 1776?
a. delightful
b. sunny
c. harsh
d. cold
c. and d. are correct
When Robert Morris donated money what did the soldiers do?
Soldiers reenlist
In the battle of Bennington, how many British soldiers did the Colonists did they take down?
800 men
What city did the British want to take over first on day 4?
Charleston
What were the two major battles that took place before the war?
The battles of Lexington and Concord
What did Nathan Hale do?
Spied on the Britsh and got caught and hanged
Colonel Rall was in charge of what colony?
New Jersey
Freemans farm is a _________ victory!
Colonists
How many years until the Treaty Of Paris was signed after the war?
2 years after the war
On June 17, what important event happened?
The Battle Of Bunker Hill
What were Nathan Hales's last words?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
True Or False: John Honeyman was a bad guy.
FALSE!! He was a good guy
Burgoyne ___________
a. surrendered to the colonists
b. fought another battle
c. took down the colonists
a. is the correct answer
Where does the British surrender?
Yorktown, Virgina