2nd Continental Congress
The city in which the 2nd Continental Congress met.
What is Philadelphia?
A person or group that supported the cause for independence.
Who are the Patriots?
The role of the Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution.
What is Washington's right hand man and trusted adviser.
A revolution.
What is a fight for a total change in government?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He was elected President of the Second Continental Congress.
Who is John Hancock.
The region in which the Loyalists had the most support.
What is the South.
Known for his hit and run techniques in the south and his resulting nickname "The Swamp Fox".
Who is Francis Marion?
A rebellion.
What is a fight for a better position under ones' current government?
The contribution made by Richard Henry Lee to the cause for independence.
What is he officially proposed the resolution on Independence?
A Virginian delegate chosen to command the Continental Army by his fellow delegates.
Who is George Washington.
The region in which the Patriots had the most support.
What is New England.
The reasons why Benedict Arnold became America's first and most famous traitor.
He was passed over for a promotion and he married a Loyalist.
A war that is won by wearing down the enemies will to fight.
What is a war of attrition?
The date on which Congress officially adopted and declared independence.
What is July 4, 1776?
Outspoken delegate from Massachusetts, who defended the British soldiers involved with the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams.
Three key advantages held by the British Army.
What is the strongest army/navy in the world, more weapons, money and supplies, and more man power.
Premier Naval Officer known for his quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is John Paul Jones?
What is a privateer?
The five members that made up the Declaration Committee.
Who are Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston?
Describe the Olive Branch petition and King George's reaction to it.
What is a peace offering sent to the King. It was ignored.
Three key advantages held by the Continental Army.
What is familiarity with the land, reasons for fighting and great military leadership.
The location of George Rogers Clark's three victories along the frontier.
What is Kaskaskia, Cahokia and Vincennes?
An foreign country that provides support during a war or conflict.
What is an ally?
The author of the pamphlet, "Common Sense".
Who is Thomas Paine?