Name that battle
Soldiers fired the first shots of the Revolution at …
Lexington & Concord
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name the supporters of independence for America from Great Britain.
Patriots!
What states border Massachusetts?
RI, CT, NY, NH, VT
Name the location the British soldiers evacuated to in the spring & summer of 1776 and would result in a major British victory over the US.
New York
What is the introduction to the Declaration called?
Preamble
Name the commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Name 1 of the MA Ballot Questions that appeared yesterday for voters.
1 - Tax
2 - Dental Insurance
3 - Liquor Licenses
4 - Drivers Licenses
Name the final major battle of the Revolution, where the British surrendered after a 3 week siege.
Yorktown
In the section called the _____________ of the Declaration of Independence, the colonies list the problems they have with Great Britain. This is the longest section of the Declaration.
Statement of Grievances
Name the group of representatives who met in spring of 1775, and would continue to meet and sign the Declaration of Independence.
Second Continental Congress
How many years has Ms. Fiero taught at the Aggie?
11
This major American victory was a turning point for the USA and took place with a British surrender in upstate New York.
Saratoga
The ____________________ was sent to Great Britain from the colonies and asked King George III for a return to “the former harmony,” or peace between the two.
Olive Branch Petition
Name the author of Common Sense who supported American independence.
Thomas Paine
Which state in the United States has the longest coastline?
Alaska
At ____________________, George Washington and 11,000 soldiers spent the winter of 1777-1778. Despite harsh conditions and disease, the soldiers received valuable training.
In which section would we find the quote, "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"
Statement of Beliefs
Name one foreign ally who assisted the US during the war - what did they do?
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Despite great military disadvantages, the Continental Army was able to force the much more experienced British Army to surrender. Explain how the Continental Army was able to defeat the British Army and win the Revolutionary War.
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