The Declaration
Battles/Events
People
Strengths/Weaknesses
Miscellaneous
100
After the battle of Lexington and Concord, why were most colonists not ready to go to war...
What is most considered themselves Loyalists?
100
At this battle when the Americans were forced to retreat, the British lit parts of the city on fire.
What is the battle of New York City?
100
From what country, did the Hessians come from.
What is Germany?
100
This group of people were very ill-equipped and lacked supplies in the beginning of the war
Who are the Americans?
100
This famous woman that we read about, impersonated a man and joined the American Army and was honorably discharged...
Who is Deborah Sampson
200
This man published a pamphlet called "Common Sense" to rally the colonists to support independence...
Who is Thomas Paine?
200
Even though Great Britain won they still lost twice as many casualties than the Americans at this battle...
What is the battle of Bunker Hill.?
200
This fierce American leader was also the head of spies
Who is George Washington?
200
This strategy of fighting was used by the Americans.
What is Guerrilla warfare or hit and run?
200
During the American's time at Valley Forge, these were killing off soldiers at a higher rate than the British.
What is small pox?
300
This was Jefferson's goal of the declaration...
What is to explain to the entire world why the colonists are breaking away from Great Britain?
300
This event took place when the Americans were waiting for France to arrive.
What is winter of Valley Forge?
300
This leader taught the colonists how to use the bayonet.
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
300
After back to back victories, this country came to support the Americans.
What is France?
300
According to the movie of the battle of Trenton, what time did the Americans arrive?
What is 8 a.m.?
400
This gives the government the power to rule...
Who is the people?
400
This battle in upstate New York, was the turning point in the war.
What is Saratoga?
400
This British General failed at the battle of Saratoga.
Who is General Burgoyne?
400
This group of people helped show the British with knowledge of the land
Who are the Native Americans?
400
Since the Americans were low on gun powder at Bunker Hill, they were told this...
What is Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes?
500
Jefferson listed that wherever you are born you are entitled to these 3 things...
What are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness?
500
What happened in the battle of Yorktown. Who won and what was the winning strategy?
What is the Americans and along with the French Navy, they trapped/surrounded the British leaving them no choice but to surrender?
500
This Frenchman, was the inspirational/motivational speaker at Valley Forge.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
500
This was the biggest cause/difference between the British and the Americans that ultimately led one side to victory?
What is the Americans had a reason to fight and that was to get their Independence from Britain?
500
This outspoken Virginian, said "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
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