Founding Fathers
Father of our Country and Commanding General
George Washington
First MAJOR battle of the War for Independence
THe Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill
He was hung for being a colonial spy
Nathan Hale
In what city did the First Continental Congress meet
Philadelphia, PA
Sons of Liberty dressed up like native Americans and destroyed British merchandise.
The Boston Tea Party
Wrote the famous pamphlet Common Sense
Thomas Paine
On Christmas night of 1776, which battle did the Colonial Army win?
Battle of Trenton
He was a preacher before he joined the continental army
Lemuel Haynes
The date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
July 4, 1776
The name the colonists gave this unfortunate event that left 6 colonists dead
The Boston Massacre
Most famous of the Sons of Libery
Samuel Adams
On what date were the first shots for the War for Independence fired at Lexington and Concord?
April 19,1775
The colonial officer that sent information to the British about West Point
Benedict Arnold
He led the committee that prepared the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
What Act removed British protection from the colonies
the Prohibitory Act
Said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
A major turning point in the War for Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Name of the Colonial Spy ring
The Culper Spy Ring
The building where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Independence Hall
Most famous of those that warned the British were coming to Lexington
Paul Revere
Leader of the Green Mountain boys
Ethan Allen
Final Battle before the British surrendered
Battle of Yorktown
The British Spy that was discovered by colonial spies.
Major John Andres
What elements made the Declaration of Independence the most important political statement of principles in the history of the world?
1. Respect for human life and private property, 2. Equality before the law, 3. Responsible liberty.
The location that Washington and the Patriot Army spend the winter of 1777–1778 in Philadelphia.
Valley Forge