People of the War
Who led 2,400 men across The Delaware River?
George Washington.
What happened in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Americans Took Bunker Hill by force and left the British with no ammunition.
What other Countries Did Britain sign seperate Peace Treaty's with?
France and Spain.
What is another reason Lafayette wanted to fight in the War?
Both France and Britain were enemies and wanted to make a name for himself.
Who was the only other successful military leader to resign his commission?
Cincinnatus.
Which Battle ended with the Surrender of the British in The Revolutionary War?
The battle Of Yorktown ended with the surrender of the British.
How many grievances were in the Declaration of Independance?
27 Grievances.
Why did George Washington think it was a brave decision to fight the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton?
It was a brave decision because he knew there was a spy and there was very harsh weather.
What phrase did Thomas Paine say that was inspirational during the crossing of the Delaware.
"The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph" - Thomas Paine
Why was Valley Forge Important.
They trained soldiers and became an army.
What important Term did Great Britain have to follow?
Britain Would Recognize America as a free and independent Nation.
Which place did George Washington take over after the battle of Trenton?
Princeton.
Why does Betsy Ross' family claim she made the first flag?
They have papers claiming she was paid by Congress to make the first flag of the U.S.
Where did Washington lead his men across the Delaware to fight?
George Washington led 2,400 men across the Delaware River to fight the Battle of Trenton
Why was Britain so eager to Sign the Declaration?
They wanted continued trade with the colonies and was in war debt and couldn't afford to fight again.
Why did Great Britain hire the Hessians?
They Had a Massive Empire and didn't have enough soldiers to control it so they had to hire Germans to Control their land to keep the peace.
Who Brought the support of King Louis XVI and helped fight in the Revolutionary War?
Marquis de Lafayette brought the support of France bringing supplies and soldiers to the Continental Army.
Where and What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris was signed obviously in Paris and Ended the Revolutionary War.
Who Represented the United States?
Ben Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams.
Why did George Washington resign his Command?
He believed that since the U.S spent so long fighting for Independence and Freedom that once they got it, he knew for the Revolution to be complete, He would need to resign from his power.