His Midnight Ride warned of British troops coming to Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere
This Battle marked the start of the American Revolution with the Shot Heard Round the World
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Yorktown was in this state
Virginia
He was a map maker at Fort Duquesne, the leader of the Continental Army, and our First President!
George Wahsington
Colonies and Great Britain signed this 1783, and the 13 colonies became the United States of America.
Treaty of Paris
General of the Continetal Army
General George Washington
In the harsh winter the Continental Army did not have enough food, clothes, supplies, or shelter
Valley Forge
Where did the First and Second Continental Congresses meet
Philadelphia, PA
Mary Ludwig Hayes loaded cannon in battle and was called
Molly Pitcher
British troops in bright red uniform were called
Redcoats
General of the British Army
General Cornwallis
This battle ended the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
In what state was the "Shot Heard Round the World" fired?
Massachusetts
Legend says she sewed the first American flag
Betsy Ross
Colonists who wanted to become an independent country
Patriots
First Signer of the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Treaty of Paris
The winter of Valley Forge was in this state
Pennsylvania
First published African American poet. She wrote a poem to Greorge Washington
Phillis Wheatley
Colonial soldiers who could be ready in a hurry
Minutemen
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The Continental Army win at the Battle of Saratoga convinced who to help the colonies?
The French
Battle of Bunker (Breed's Hill) happened in this city
Boston
She asked her husband to "remember the ladies" when writing the Constitution
Abigail Adams
Colonists who stayed loyal to King
Loyalists or Tories