The Revolutionary Spies & Soldiers
Nathan Hale pretended to be this profession while acting as a spy for the Continental Army.
What is a schoolteacher?
This winter encampment saw George Washington's army struggle for survival in 1777-1778, while the British relaxed in Philadelphia.
What is Valley Forge?
This violent group of pro-rebellion colonists formed in Boston to resist taxes and British rule.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
The Virginia Plan, drafted by James Madison, proposed a new central government composed of how many branches?
What is three?
This compromise was reached over how enslaved individuals would be counted towards a state's total population for taxation and representation.
What is the Three-Fifths (3/5) Compromise?
This brilliantly successful soldier, and hero of the Battle of Saratoga, ultimately became a traitor by trying to sell West Point to the British.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
This American fighting style involved using local landscape knowledge, originally taught by Native Americans.
What is guerrilla warfare?
The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into Boston Harbor in protest of what?
What is the tea tax?
This alternative to the Virginia Plan was designed by William Paterson to protect the power of small states by calling for equal representation.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, every 5 enslaved people were counted as how many individuals for representative purposes?
What is three?
Though he never reached this rank for his brilliant efforts, Benedict Arnold turned traitor primarily out of jealousy over being passed up for what?
What is a promotion?
Britain originally wanted to take control of this river to cut off New England, leading to the standoff at Saratoga.
What is the Hudson River?
This nickname was given to Connecticut by George Washington, derived from a word meaning "supplies."
What is the Provisions State?
This compromise blended elements of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, resulting in our modern two-house Congress.
What is the Great Compromise (or the Connecticut Compromise)?
This faction supported the newly written U.S. Constitution and argued that a stronger national government was necessary.
Who are the Federalists?
This teenage girl from Connecticut rode further than Paul Revere to warn locals of an impending British attack.
Who is Sybil Ludington?
The surrender of the British at Saratoga was the war's turning point, which convinced this European nation to join as our ally.
What is France?
This wealthy merchant’s family trading company almost single-handedly supplied the entire Patriot army with guns, food, and supplies.
Who is John Hancock?
The Virginia Plan proposed a legislative branch divided into two bodies with representation based on what metric?
What is population?
This group opposed the ratification of the Constitution, fearing that the new national government would be prone to tyranny.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
Operating out of Connecticut, this famous Continental Army spy was captured by the British and famously stated: "I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country."
Who is Nathan Hale?
During the Saratoga standoff, the British delayed and retreated following a successful, injury-inducing charge by this American commander.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
While the Sons of Liberty began in Boston, this political entity was required to also have a chapter resisting the British.
What is every colony?
The Great Compromise determined that every state, regardless of its population, would have an equal vote in this part of Congress.
What is the Senate?
The Anti-Federalists won a major victory by forcing the first Congress to establish this list of fundamental liberties to protect individuals from the federal government.
What is the Bill of Rights?