Events
Who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Battle of Trenton
The Continental Army defeating the Hessians
Strengths of the British
Supplies, Well Trained, Good navy
What was Patrick Henry's famous quote
Give me liberty, or give me death!
What is the Stamp Act?
Tax on Papergoods
Which country did the United States get there independence from?
Great Britain
The Battle of Saratoga
Weakness for the British
Not all soliders willing to fight, weak leaders, no territory
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Pain
How many chests of tea dumped into the water?
342 Chests
Who important died in the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks
Which hill was the Battle of Bunker hill fought on
Breed's hill
Strengths for Americans
Field advantage, willing to fight, better leaders
Who was the commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
What was the Sugar act?
Tax on sugar
Where were the 1st and 2nd continental congress held?
Philadelphia
Name the battle that took place on December 25-26, 1776
The Battle of Trenton
Weaknesses for Americans
Who was associated with the midnight ride?
What two acts were repealed?
Stamp act and Townsend act
Why was the British going to Concord?
Supplies
What date did the British surrender?
October 19, 1781
Who won the battle of Bunker Hill
British
Charles Cornwallis
Which event started with a snowball fight
The Boston Massacre