The Revolution Begins
This was a gathering of colonial leaders who war deeply troubled about the relationship of Great Britain & its colonies.
What is the First Continental Congress?
This was a 47 page pamphlet that argued against British rule.
What was Common Sense?
These were foreign soldiers who fought for pay not loyalty?
Who were mercenaries?
This was the southern Patriot that led swift-hit & run attacks on the British.
Who was Francis Marion?
This was signed after the American Revolution recognizing the Independence of the United States.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
These delegates met on May 1775, in Philadelphia.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
This was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
In this battle the Patriots defeated the Hessians on December 25, 1776.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
What was Francis Marion's nickname people called him?
What was the swamp fox?
These were 2 remarkable Europeans who fought in the American Revolution. One was from France & the other was from Prussia.
Who were Marquis de Lafayette & Baron Friedrich von Steuben?
Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Britain.
What were the Patriots?
Colonist who choose to be on the British side for the fight over independence.
Who were Loyalist or Tories?
In New York, this was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. It was the greatest victory for the Patriots.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This army was well trained & had a powerful navy.
What was the British Army?
These 2 battles started the American Revolution.
What is Lexington & Concord?
This was the Latin motto that recognized the new union of states.
What is "E pluribus unum"?
A famous naval hero of the Patriot forces.
Who was John Paul Jones?
This state the Spanish received for helping the colonist fight in the American Revolution?
What is Florida?
These colonist ran farms & businesses while the men were off fighting the war.
Who were women?
This was the commander of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
In 1776, this was legal in all 13 colonies.
What is slavery?
George Washington settled his men here during the winter of 1777-78.
What was Valley Forge?
This Frenchman helped Washington command 6,500 American/French troops to cut off escape routes at Yorktown.
Who was Comte de Rochambeau?
The Declaration of Independence did not recognize the rights of these 3 colonist groups?
Who were women, slaves, or Native Americans?