She was an African-American poet who wrote, "His Excellency George Washington". Born a slave, she became the first African-American to have a book published in North America.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
100
Wife of patriot John Adams, she wrote frequently about supporting the Revolution and even later reminded her husband to "Remember the Ladies" when establishing the rights of the people.
What is Abigail Adams?
100
Second President of The United States, this patriot raised money for the American cause in Europe during the war and helped write The Declaration of Independence.
What is John Adams?
100
The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Philadelphia. What American congress was responsible for writing it?
What is The Second Continental Congress?
100
This document not only proclaimed independence from Britain, told why the colonists were leaving and stated that people have rights to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".
What is The Declaration of Independence?
200
A prominent Boston silversmith who helped spread the alarm when the British marched to Lexington and Concord on April 18 and 19, 1775.
Who is Paul Revere?
200
"Give me liberty or give me death!" was one of the signature statements of this revolutionary firebrand of a Virginian.
Who is Patrick Henry?
200
The Declaration of Independence was read on July 2, 1776 but approved on another day, considered the birthday of The Untied States of America.
What is July 4, 1776?
200
After winning a costly victory at Gilford Courthouse in 1781, Conwallis took his British troops to Virginia to get supplies. They ended up trapped at a town called:
What is Yorktown?
200
Key philosophies expressed in The Declaration of Independence were based on ideas first expressed by these people-
Who were European Philosophers?
300
First colonist to die in The Boston Massacre. He was a free, African-American sailor protesting British troops being stationed in the colonies.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
300
British commander at the siege of Yorktown, this general (and lord) was so embarrassed by the British defeat he sent his second in command to surrender.
Who is Lord (chick-chick-chicken) Cornwallis?
300
George Washington and his ragged troops brilliantly reversed the course of the war on Christmas night, 1776.Having been pushed across the Delaware River they recrossed to win smashing victories at two places within a week.
What were Trenton and Princeton?
300
What battle and siege marked the end of the American Revolution?
What is Yorktown?
300
Sister of James Otis, this Revolutionary author penned one of the very first histories of The American Revolution.
Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
400
One of a committee of five, he was the primary writer of The Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
King of England during The American Revolution, this haughty monarch passed up several good chances at compromise.
Who is King George III?
400
A HUGE turning point in the war came with a resounding American victory in upstate New York in September and October, 1777. These battles together are known as:
What are The Battles of Saratoga?
400
The 1783 treaty that marked the end of The American Revolution and recognized American Independence was called:
What is The Treaty of Paris?
400
When her husband fell at The Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, this woman took his place and directed the firing of a cannon on the battlefield. What is her "battle" name?
Who is Molly Pitcher?
500
Another member of the committee assigned to write The Declaration of Independence, this elderly gentleman spent the American Revolution in France building French support for the American cause.
What is Benjamin Franklin
500
American commander-in chief who accepted the British surrender at Yorktown, VA in October of 1781.
Who is George "The Man" Washington
500
Why were the Battles of Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights in New York so crucial to the colonists being able to win the war?
What is France recognizing that the colonists could actually win it and supporting them with troops, supplies and a navy?
500
A major American victory, led by Daniel Morgan in South Carolina in 1781, helped push the British north and weakened them. Hint: They made the British "MOOOOOVE" right along.
What is Cowpens?
500
Name the American hero/ turned traitor who has gone down in history as the worst of scum for turning his back on our country. NEVER live so as to be called him!
Who is Benedict (scummy, scummy, punch your tummy) Arnold?