Battles
This "shot heard round the world" began the American Revolution.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Name of American Naval Commander who's ship was the Bonhomme Richard
What is John Paul Jones
What is the name of the virus that took more lives than casualties during the war?
What is small pox
Before declaring independence, the colonies sent this last peace offer to King George III.
What is the Olive Branch Petition
This French nobleman became one of Washington/s most trusted officers.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
This early battle near Boston proved the colonists could fight bravely, even though they eventually lost.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
This woman took over her husband's cannon at the Battle of Monmouth.
Who is Mary Ludwig Hays aka Molly Pitcher.
What is the name of the money Congress printed?
What is Continentals
What do we call the first part of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the Preamble
This European nation provided loans and fought the British in the Caribbean.
What is Spain
George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River to surprise the Hessians here.
What is the Battle of Trenton
What is the name of the American General who had a victory at the Battle of Saratoga?
Who is General Horatio Gates
The American Navy had help from civilian ships. What are those called?
What is privateers
Who introduced the Virginia Resolution to the Second Continential Congress?
Who is Richard Henry Lee
Name of the Spanish Governor of Louisiana who helped the Americans
Who is Bernardo de Galvez
This turning point battle in New York convinced France to join the American cause.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
Who is the Swamp Fox?
Who is Francis Marion
How long was the average enlistment of men during the war?
What is one year
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness are also known as what?
What are natural rights
This Prussian officer helped train Washington's troops at Valley Forge.
Who is Baron von Steuben
Cornwallis surrendered to Washington in this Virginia town, ending major fighting.
What is Yorktown
What played the Swamp Fox in the movie The Patriot?
Who is Mel Gibson.
What is the name of the African American who fought at Bunker Hill and Saratoga
Who is Peter Salem
This document explained the reasons the colonists took up arms against Britain in 1775.
What is the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.
This Polish officer helped design and build American forts.
Who is Tadeusz Kosciuszko