published "common sense" which showed his strong views on becoming independent. His strong words and logic inspired the colonies
Who is Thomas Paine
100
he was the american commander at the Battle of Trenton. Surprised the British and captured 1000 Hessian mercenaries. To escape he lit campfires and then left.
Who is George Washington
100
An American Victory. Washington captured almost 1000 Hessian Mercenaries. Washington the escaped the British by lighting campfires and then retreating.
What is The Battle of Trenton
100
Most people didn't have any strong feeling about the dispute with Britain. Patriots and Loyalists were both at a minority.
What is what was the majority of political beliefs, Patriots or Loyalits
200
an introduction
What is a preamble
200
introduced a resolution to congress stating the colonies are independent states. a commander in ny. sent thomas jefferson to write the declaration of independence.
Who is Richard Henry Lee
200
A British commander who attacked Staten Island, Long Island, and Brooklyn. Led his soldiers south to Philedelphia
Who is Sir William Howe
200
An American Victory. It is considered a turning point in the War. Britain lost due to supply loss.
What is The Battle of Saratoga
200
authorized it's delegates to support independence. Thought that they should make a document that stated he reasons for separation from Britain, they appointed Thomas Jefferson to write it.
What is Virginia's Resolution
300
a formal complaint
What is grievance
300
an American spy who who was captured and hung. his last words were "i only regret that i have but one life to lose for my country"
Who is Nathan Hale
300
An American commander at the battle of Saratoga. surrounded British at Mohawk Valley and they surrender
Who is Horatio Gates
300
shows Britain wasn't going to have an easy victory. Lifted Patriots spirits. convinced Europeans that Americans had a chance of winning.
What were the results of the battle of saratoga
300
a brilliant piece of writing built on the ideas of the Enlightment. Shows why colonists wanted to break free from British Rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence
400
soldiers who are who are paid to fight for a country other than their own. loyal to money.
Who are mercenaries
400
leads troops and trains cavalry(troops on horseback)
Who is Casimir Pulaski
400
The British Leader who had a misguided attack at Philadelphia. Had to surrender do to supply loss.
Who is John Burgoyne
400
A rough winter that Washington's army suffered harshly from. They used it to gather strength for the Battles that lay ahead.
What is Valley Forge
400
1. Preamble
2. Natural rights
3. List of Grievances
4. Dissolving the Bonds
What are The Parts of the Declaration
500
a formal agreement between two powers to work together towards a common goal
What is an alliance
500
a high ranking officer in Washington's army
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
500
a German who helped train the continental army
Who is Friedrich Von Steuben
500
A panflict written by Thomas Paine that was used to help support American troops.
What is "the crisis"
500
no longer were Patriots fighting for fair treatment, but a new nation. Expanded equality and natural rights
What is the impact of the Declaration of independence