People in the American Revolution
These were members of the British Military.
Who are the Redcoats?
In The Battles at Lexington and Concord on April 18th and 19th, 1775, 700 British soldiers marched to Concord, Massachusetts to seize this. 8 Minutemen were killed.
What is the arsenal, or a collection of weapons.
The Declaration of Independence was written by these 3 people.
Who are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams?
The army made up of the colonists that fight against Great Britain is called this.
What is the Continental Army?
Who are Loyalists?
At this battle, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in a surprise attack on the Hessians (German troops hired by England).
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The Declaration listed these to King George about what they were unhappy with.
What are Grievances?
This fighting tactic was used during the war by the colonists, especially at Lexington and Concord.
What is Guerrilla?
These people were American colonists who were determined to fight the British until they won independence.
Who are Patriots?
These battles were the first battles of the American Revolution.
What are The Battles at Lexington and Concord?
This individual was the first person to sign the document, showing he was serious about the cause.
Who is John Hancock?
This place was used as a "resting" sight for the Continental Army when they were not in battle, although not a lost of resting when on there.
What is Valley Forge?
This person is known for making the famous "Midnight Rides" to warn the Minutemen of approaching British soldiers.
Who is Paul Revere?
During the Battle of Saratoga, Britain split their armies into 3 separate groups to attack this state from the North and the South.
What is Pennsylvania?
"All men are created equal" was written on the document, but clashed with the treatment of these groups of people.
Who are women, Native Americans, and slaves.
This country began giving money to the colonists for the war after seeing the fight in the Battle of Saratoga.
What is France?
After Paul Revere was arrested on the trip, this individual had to finish the trip to Concord to warn the minutemen.
Who is Samuel Prescott?
At the Battle of Princeton, George Washington used this trick to deceive the British.
What is a campfire trick?
This title is given to the beginning of the Declaration. (It starts with a P).
What is the Preamble?
In this battle, the American and French forces surrounded the British army. General Cornwallis was trapped and had to surrender.