people
Who was the 2nd president of the united states?
John Adams
Whose products did the colonies boycott because they didn't want to pay the tax of the stamp act
British products
How many people died in the Boston massacre?
Five people
What battle lasted less than an hour, but had a huge impact on the war?
The battle of Cowpens
Fill in the blank: people were always working even the kids. It was considered a _______ to be lazy.
sin
Who was a spy for the british in 1779?
Benedict arnold
How did the Townshend acts get their name?
because of the person that passed the act, Charles Townshend
How many troops did the British have in the battle of Long Island?
20,000 troops
Who was the general that said he was sick and did not show up to the surrender of the battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What was another name for British soldiers?
Red coats
Which 2 people signed the declaration of independence?
ben franklin, john adams
Why did the New England colonies protest the sugar act?
because the sugar act was stopping rum trade
What were the three ships boarded with tea in the Boston Tea party called?
The Dartmouth, the Eleanor and the beaver
How many of the American troops in the battle of germantown were local militia men?
Around 3000 of the troops
A lot of British soldiers were Germans, who came to fight. What were these soldiers called?
hessians
Who served as an assistant under General George Washington?
marquis de lafayette
Why was the declaratory act enacted?
To clearly state the position of the British crown
What future president was on the boat at the crossing of Delaware
James Monroe
In the battle of Bunker Hill, why were the Americans told "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?
Because they were low on ammunition
Since muskets were not accurate what was more important than aiming?
being able to reload and fire quickly
True or false: paul revere yelled "the british are coming"
false
What were the acts in which one law allowed Britain to house troops wherever and whenever they wanted?
the intolerable acts
On what day is the crossing of Delaware reenacted every single year?
Christmas Day
How much did the American rank swell when the British surrendered in the battle of Saratoga?
From 9000 soldiers to over 15,000 soldiers
Who is one of the key generals in the continental army?
Marquis de Lafayette