Famous People
Who died in a duel with Aaron Burr?
Alexander Hamilton
Name two jobs of the middle class.
Doctor, Governor, Lawyers,
Store Owners, shopkeepers,
Blacksmith, etc.
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary war?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
In which army did the loyalists fight?
British Army
Which George was referred to as ‘Farmer George?’
King George
Which well known general for the Continental Army switched sides and is now known as a traitor?
Benedict Arnold
What is the difference between indentured servants and slaves?
Indentured servants are working to pay off debt, while slaves are forced and born into slavery.
What was the conflict that was one of the reasons for the war?
The Boston Massacre
Which army fought in familiar territory?
Continental Army
What was the last colony to join the 13 Colonies?
Georgia
Who doubled the size of the United States with the “Louisiana Purchase?”
Thomas Jefferson
What did most people in the gentry have in common?
They were mostly land owners.
What battle took place on December 26, 1776?
Battle of Trenton
Which army did the Native Americans fight for?
Some Native Americans fought for the British while others fought for the Continental Army
How long did it take the Colonists to overthrow the British?
7 years
Which two people were great friends, helped draft the Declaration of independence, and died on the same day?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What people are in the lowest part of the middle class?
Newly arrived immigrants
In 1780 the British captured a city. What was it called?
Charleston
Which army did the hessians fight for?
British Army
Who is famous for saying “The British are coming!”
Paul Revere
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
What category do shipwrights and seamstresses go in? (where in the middle class)
The middle of the middle class.
What city did the British capture in 1777?
Philadelphia
Which army had 2 different generals?
The British Army
Name the two friends who died on the same day and on what day they died?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams; They died on July 4, 1826