The Declaration of Independence
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
It was John Hancock.
What do the stars in the American flag represent?
The colonies/states in the US.
When is Independence Day?
It is on July 4.
What did the protestants in the Boston Tea Party dress up as?
They dressed up as Mohawk Indians.
What were the two main countries the Patriots were allied with in the American Revolution?
French and Spain.
What was the was the Declaration of Independence about?
The document that officially separates the US with the British gov.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
They were protestants who disagreed with Britain's taxes.
When did the American Revolution officially start?
In 1775.
When was the Boston Tea Party?
On Dec. 16, 1773.
The first major battle in the American Revolution was the Battles of Lexington and _______.
Concord
What year was the Declaration of Independence approved on?
In 1776.
Who created the American flag?
Betsy Rose is known as the creator of the American flag but there is no evidence that proves that she made the first one.
When did the American Revolution officially end?
In 1783.
When was the Boston Massacre?
In Mar. 15, 1770.
What was the last major battle in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown.
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people signed it.
Who was the Sons of Liberty representative in New York?
It was Alexander McDougall.
How long was American Revolution?
It was 8 years long.
How many people died because of the Boston Massacre?
5 people had died.
The second major battle in the American Revolution was the Battle of ______ ____.
Bunker Hill
Who were the delegates of Massachusetts that signed the Declaration of Independence?
It was John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Elbridge Gerry, and Robert Treat Paine.
What does the stripes on the American flag represent?
The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies. Red stripes represent bravery and the white ones represent purity.
When was the Battle of Monmouth?
In 1778.
How much tea was dropped in the Boston Tea Party?
342 chests.
What was the battle that convinced France to get allied with the Patriots against the British?
The Battle of Saratoga.