BATTLES
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
George Washington
Who wrote "Common Sense?"
Thomas Paine
What type of military tactics did the Colonists wage against the British?
Guerilla warfare
What battle led to the Treaty of Paris?
Battle/Siege of Yorktown
Who was the American general who betrayed the US and ultimately fought for the British?
Benedict Arnold
The Quartering Act and the Quebec Act are two examples of what British legislation designed to punish the Thirteen Colonies for their insubordination?
The Intolerable Acts
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Land
What was the name of the German mercenaries who fought for the British Empire?
Hessians
Which battle featured the "Shot Heard Around the World?"
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who was the French military leader and aristocrat who helped train the Continental Army?
The Marquis de Lafayette
Name three goods on which the British levied taxes.
Stamps (postage), sugar, tea
What phrase, adopted by the Colonists, expressed their dissatisfaction at being forced to pay taxes without having representation in the British Parliament?
No Taxation Without Representation
Name three British generals.
Benedict Arnold, John Burgoyne, Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis, William Howe
After which battle did the French expand their assistance to the Patriot (Revolutionary) cause?
Battle of Saratoga
Who was the King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution?
King George III
What famous phrase did Paul Revere cry out in an attempt to warn Colonial militia of the British advance?
"The British are coming! The British are coming!"
Patrick E Henry famously declared "Give me _____ or give me ______!"
liberty, death
Give three synonyms for the American revolutionaries
Colonists, Continental Army, Patriots
The Battle of Gibraltar, fought between Great Britain on one side and France and Spain on the other
Who was the British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Lord Charles Cornwallis
France joined the American war effort largely because of their defeat by Great Britain in this conflict.
The Seven Years' War
They had the finest and most disciplined army in the world.
They were well-equipped.
The government of Great Britain was well-financed and easily able to raise funding for foreign wars.
How long did it take to sail across the Atlantic Ocean during the American Revolution?
Six weeks to three months