True or False: The American Revolutionary War proved extremely decisive to colonial families.
True.
What colony did the battles of Lexington and Concord occur in?
Massachusetts
What were "redcoats"?
What nickname was given to Francis Marion, of Marion's Brigade, known for his harassment of disruption of British operations during their southern campaign?
The Swamp Fox.
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown.
Who did the phrase "all men are created equal" refer to when the Declaration of Independence was originally written in 1776?
Wealthy, white, males
What river did George Washington cross in order to defeat the Hessians?
The Delaware River
Who was Banastre Tarleton?
A British officer known for his ruthless execution of surrendering patriots, he spread fear throughout Britain's campaign in the southern colonies.
Who was "Molly Pitcher"?
This was a moniker for Mary Hays. She was known by this name as she brought water to soldiers fighting against the British.
The outcome of which battle led to the United State's acquisition of formal alliances with both France and Spain?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What marginalized group did the British include in their plans to take control of the Southern states?
Slaves
What state did the battle of Yorktown occur in?
Virginia
What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Charles Cornwallis
Who was Baron Von Steuben?
A Prussian military officer, and drill sergeant for the Continental Army.
On Christmas morning, in an act of desperation, George Washington attacked the Hessian mercenaries employed by the British camped across the Delaware river, and achieved a resounding victory. What battle was this?
The Battle of Trenton
How did American women support the war effort during the American Revolution?
They ran farms and businesses, raised money for the war effort, made clothes for soldiers, and served as nurses, messengers, and spies.
Why was Boston an important city in the American Revolution?
It provided access to Boston harbor, and was the birthplace of the Revolution.
What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of New York?
General William Howe
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
A young French Noblemen, inspired by the ideologies of the American Revolution, he served as the commander of a group of elite French soldiers whom which he volunteered to support the war effort.
In which Battle was the "Shot heard round the world"?
The Battle of Lexington (and Concord.)
Why did most Native Americans choose to side with the British in the American Revolution?
They hoped a British victory would safeguard their tribal lands, and relieve the pressures of relentless European expansion. (Royal proclamation of 1763.)
On what hill did the majority of the fighting during the Battle of Bunker Hill actually occur?
Breed's Hill
What British General lost to George Washington at the Battle of Saratoga?
General John Burgoyne
Who was John Paul Jones?
A Scottish sailor who had been accused of piracy by the British, he distinguished himself to the French and proved a valuable asset to the Colonial Navy during the War.
After the Battle of Trenton, General Charles Cornwallis attempted to pursue and defeat the Continental Army. Employing deception by leaving their campfires burning, in what battle did the Continental Army defeat Cornwallis' forces?
The Battle of Princeton.