Vocabulary
What is a militia?
an army or military
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which battle was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
When was The Declaration of Independence signed?
July. 4, 1776
Who was a spy for the Patriots and sent word to George Washington about an attack?
What is another word for complaint?
Who was the main writer of The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why were British troops sent to Lexington?
To arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
What are the unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
What was the name of the woman who dressed as a man to join the Revolution?
Deborah Sampson
What are sympathizers for the King called?
Loyalist
Who wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
Why were British troops sent to Concord?
To destroy colonists weapons and ammunition.
What did the Declaration state citizens have the right to do if the government did not protect their unalienable rights?
Overthrow the government and create a new one.
What 3 groups were left out of the Declaration?
Women, African Americans, and Native Americans
What does abolish mean?
To end
Who was the King of Britain?
King George III
What is known as the final battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
Who were the main writers of The Declaration of Independence? (3 total)
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.
Why did Native Americans mostly side with the British?
They feared the colonists would take more of their land.
Describe a Monarchy vs a Democracy
Monarchy- ruled by kings and queens
Democracy- people elect who they want in power
Who went to Paris to negotiate a peace treaty? Name at least 1 person
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.
DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!! What happened at Valley Forge?
Conditions were terrible at this camp and many men died from starvation and disease. Troops also received better training.
What is the first section of the Declaration called?
The Preamble
Name 3 places loyalists migrated to after the war.
Canada, Britain, West Indies.