Famous People
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washinton
What document declared America’s independence?
Declaration of Independence
What country helped America after the Battle of Saratoga?
France
I’m something you can catch but never throw.
a cold
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
What river did Washington cross before the Battle of Trenton?
Delaware River
I am full of holes, but I can still hold water.
a sponge
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Payne
What were American soldiers called?
Patriots
What battle is considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old.
a candle
Who was the King of England during the war?
King Geroge 3
What were British soldiers often called?
Red coats/Loyalists
What winter camp was extremely cold and difficult?
Valley Forge
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs
a clock
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
What battle started the Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
I go all around the world but always stay in a corner.
a stamp