This document formerly declared our independence from England
The Declaration of Independence
100
This man is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence (Hint: He is on the $2 bill)
Thomas Jefferson
100
This was the first battle of the Revolution. (Hint: the battle is named after 2 cities)
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
100
This is a town right outside of Philadelphia where Washington and his troops spent the winter in extremely harsh conditions
Valley Forge, PA
100
This is 1 of 2 NON-presidents that is on our printed money. He helped to gain France as an ally and was a unparalleled inventor.
IT'S AL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS: Benjamin Franklin
200
This document, written by Thomas Paine, called for the 13 colonies to declare their independence.
Common Sense
200
He commanded the Continental (American) Army from the beginning to the end of the war.
George Washington
200
This battle is where George Washington crossed the Delaware River to enter New Jersey with his troops and a famous painting depicts this action.
The Battle of Princeton
200
An event in Boston, MA where 9 British troops fired on a crowd of American protesters. The result of which was that all but 2 of these soldiers were acquitted of murder charges
The Boston Massacre
200
What schools were setup by the government to train military officers?
The Unites Sates Military Academy and the Naval School, later the United States Naval Academy
300
The Declaration of Independence is divided into 6 parts. The first part is called the...
Preamble
300
This person switched from the American to the British side, and his name has become synonymous with being a traitor.
Benedict Arnold
300
This battle was a turning point of the war, and an American victory there convinced the French to join their side.
The Battles of Saratoga
300
This city was the first capital of the United States, and is about 25 miles away from Atco, NJ.
Philadelphia, PA
300
On what day do we celebrate America's birthday?
4th of July
400
This document ended the American Revolution. (Hint: Usually documents that end wars are called the Treaty of ____)
The Treaty of Paris
400
This person, a free African American, was the first to die for the Patriots' cause. He was killed at the Boston Massacre.
Crispus Attucks
400
This war was between the British and the Americans and resulted in American Independence
The Revolution, The Revolutionary War or The American Revolution
400
This event is characterized by colonists dressing up as Native Americans and emptying a very important British import into a harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
400
How did Mercy Otis Warren contribute to the Patriot cause?
She wrote poems and plays
500
This document contains all the basic rights and laws of our country. (Hint: It starts with "We the people...")
The U.S. Constitution
500
A "Loyalist" is someone who is loyal to which country?
England or Great Britain
500
This was the LAST battle in the American Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown
500
This is the year when the Declaration of Independence was signed and sent to King George III of England.
1776
500
This is the other NON-president who is on printed money, and is a former Secretary of the Treasury (Hint: He is on the $10 bill)