Vocabulary
American colonists who did not support either side in the fight for independence.
What is a Neutralist?
This famous Founding Father was the leader of the Continental army and would go on to become the very first president of the United States of America.
Who is George Washington?
The city in which the Second Continental Congress met, voted on, and signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is Philadelphia, PA?
Document that explained the colonies were officially breaking away from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The first battles of the American Revolution. Famously known for the "shot heard 'round the world?"
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The crime of acting to overthrow your ruler or betray your own country.
What is treason?
Almost famous war hero. Known for taking Fort Ticonderoga, and helping win the Battle of Saratoga. Would later switch sides to the British Army.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
The 1777 winter camp of the Continental Army, which saw some 2,500 deaths due to cold, hunger, and sickness.
What is Valley Forge?
By signing the Declaration of Independence, the members of the Second Continental Congress were guilty of what crime?
What is Treason?
Known as the "Bloodiest Battle" of the American revolution. The Patriots lost, due only to a lack of ammunition. However, they were very proud of how they fought.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A group of mostly untrained part-time soldiers who did a service, and were available for full time pay if needed.
What is a militia?
A Famous Founding Father who was our country's third President, and is known as the author of the world's most famous breakup letter, "The Declaration of Independence."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Nicknamed the "Turning Point" battle, in which the continental victory convinced France to join the war as American allies.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
The colonists last attempt to avoid war with Great Britain, this document said the colonies would still be loyal to the King, but would govern themselves.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
A famous battle that was a loss for the British army, after General Howe ignored the plans, and went south to attack Philadelphia.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Freedom, especially from control of another country or government.
What is independence?
Two famous Founding Fathers that were on the committee to help draft the "Declaration of Independence." One was a famous writer and inventor, the other a famous lawyer and would go on to be the second president of the United States of America.
Who are Benjamin Franklin and John Adams?
Washington's famous surprise attack the day after Christmas led to this Patriot victory?
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The author of the pamphlet, "Common Sense".
Who is Thomas Paine?
Famous EVENT depicted in a painting that shows Washington crossing a river in the middle of Christmas night, to surprise a village full of German Hessians.
What is Crossing the Delaware?
An event that leads to a dramatic change or turn of events.
What is a Turning Point?
Founding father famous for leading the Second Continental Congress, and having the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
Country of origin for the Hessian mercenaries that fought for Britain.
What is Germany?
Famous pamphlet published in January of 1776, that used plain and simple arguments to explain why the colonies should break away from Britain.
What is Common Sense?
A meeting of delegates after the battles of Lexington and Concord, who would approve the Declaration of Independence & act as the colonial government during war.
What is the Second Continental Congress?