This group of people began meeting in Philadelphia in May 1775. They formed a Continental Army.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
100
This person was President of Congress.
Who is John Hancock?
100
A person who works against his or her country.
Who is a traitor?
100
The American army trapped the British army here. This would be the last major battle of the American Revolution.
What is Victory at Yorktown?
100
American soldiers to turn into a stronger professional army. (Effect)
What is new soldiers and food arriving at Valley Forge along with Von Steuben, a German officer, trains soldiers? (Cause)
200
This battle is known as "the turning point." It showed other countries that the Continental Army could win. France decided to join in the fight.
What is The Battle of Saratoga?
200
A 21 year old teacher who was hired to spy on the British army. He was captured and killed.
Who is Nathan Hale?
200
It was dangerous to sign this because you could be considered at traitor.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
200
Washington's army joined forces with the French to surround the British by land and sea.
What is the strategy for trapping the British at Yorktown?
200
France and Spain join the America in the war against Britain (Cause).
What is the American war effort receives more ships, soldiers, and money? (Effect)
300
Green Mountain Boys captured this fort and seized British cannons.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
300
He wrote The Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
There was this many years between the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris.
What is about 7 years?
300
At this camp, the Continental Army was very short of food and were freezing due to not having proper clothing.
What is Valley Forge?
300
Spanish victories weakens British power in what is now the Southeast region of the United States (Cause).
What is Spanish troops capture British forts along the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico? (Effect)
400
This documents stated that "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." It also stated how the King had abused his power.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
400
Wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense." It included a phrase, "time to part" and "A government of our own is a natural right." It convinced many Americans that it was time to declare independence.
Who is Thomas Paine?
400
These 2 groups people contributed to the success of the war by writing about the cause, delivering supplies (food and clothing), spying, and fighting.
Who are women and African Americans?
400
By training soldiers, sending supplies and money, serving in the Continental army, and capturing British forts, these people helped lead the Americans to success.
Who are other countries such as Spain, France, and Germany?
400
The British capture Savannah, Georgia. (Cause)
What is the British are unable to defeat the Americans in the North and try a new strategy, hoping to find more Loyalists. (Effect)
500
One last attempt made by Congress to avoid war. They sent this to Britain.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
500
This German officer helped the American army grow stronger.
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
500
In this document, Britain recognized the United States of America as an independent nation.
What is The Treaty of Paris?
500
These 2 events led the American colonists to declare their independence.
What is Britain's refusal of the Olive Branch Petition and the publication of "Common Sense?"
500
The Treaty of Paris is signed (Cause).
What is Great Britain recognizes America as an independent nation (Effect).