Historical People
Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys?
Ethan Allen
British soldiers gained control of New York City and New York Harbor
Battle of Brooklyn
Under what treaty did England gave up its thirteen colonies?
Treaty of Paris
German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the American colonists
Hessians
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
The Green Mountain Boys captured what fort early in the war?
Fort Ticonderoga
This document was sent to King George III in 1775, but he refused to sign it.
Olive Branch Petition
What country sent soldiers and supplies to help the Continental Army?
France
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The last major battle of the War of Independence where England surrendered
Battle of Yorktown
Who was the British leader who was ultimately was defeated by George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who was a preacher who supported the Patriots by giving them hymnals that could be used as wadding for their guns?
James Caldwell
The “turning point” in the War for Independence.
Battle of Saratoga
In what year did the American War for Independence end?
1781
On Christmas night, George Washington and his soldiers crossed what river?
Delaware River
Who was the captain of the Bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
Took place in South Carolina and helped keep the British from invading North Carolina
Battle of Kings Mountain
The Treaty of Paris gave the new United States land known as the ______________________.
Northwest Territory
Where did Washington and his soldiers spent the worst winter of the war?
Valley Forge