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100

What was the name for the meetings of representatives of colonies before the Revolution?

Continental Congress

100

Man responsible for the engraving picture of the Boston Massacre.

Paul Revere

100
No one knows who did this act which started the battle at Lexington.
What is "the shot heard round the world"?
100
This patriot was the first American woman to write plays. She used her pen to attack British rule and encourage the colonists to resist.
Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
100
Located in Massachusetts, this place is known as "the Cradle of Liberty". A famous massacre happened here that angered many colonists, including Paul Revere.
Where is Boston?
100

What news raised everyone's spirits after the harsh winter at Valley Forge?

The French agreed to help the Patriots.

200

What was the main complaint by the Patriots against the British Government?  It became a rallying cry during the Boston Tea Party.

No taxation without representation!

200

Prussian officer who trained troops at Valley Forge.

Von Steuben

200

What operated in New York City while under British rule and helped Washington to win the war?

Culper Spy Ring

200
This man is the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
Located in Pennsylvania, this city's name means "brotherly love." It is where the Second Continental Congress met and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Where is Philadelphia?
200

What woman brought water to soldiers on the battlefield and helped man the cannon?

Molly Pitcher

300
This pamphlet inspired the colonists to separate from the king. Thomas Paine believed the colonies could be ruled by the common man.
What is Common Sense?
300

Teacher/Spy for the Patriots who was hung by the British in Long Island.

Nathan Hale

300

He surrendered at Yorktown thus really bringing the Revolution to an end.

General Cornwallis

300
This patriot was the leader of the Sons of Liberty. He criticized England for taxing the colonies without allowing them representation in the government.
Who is Sam Adams?
300
Located in Massachusetts, British soldiers were sent here to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams. They were met by the minuteman and a battle that was started by "the shot heard 'round the world."
Where is Lexington?
300

What was Washington's biggest challenge at Valley forge?

Keeping the army together

400
This document listed the colonies' complaints (grievances) against the King of England and stated they were now free and independent states.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400

"I am an American not a Virginian."

and "Give me liberty or give me death."

Patrick Henry

400

He was an inventor and became the first colonial post master general. He was also a famous spokesperson and founding father.

 Benjamin Franklin

400
This man wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which caused many colonists to support the patriot cause.
Who is Thomas Paine?
400
Located in Pennsylvania, this is where Washington spent a hard winter with his troops. It is also called the birthplace of the American Army because the troops became a trained, fighting force.
Where is Valley Forge?
400

What was the biggest reason for the increase of taxes on the colonists by the British?

French and Indian War

500

Much of the Declaration of Independence is based on the writing of this man who spoke about "inalienable rights."

John Locke

500
This man rode to Lexington to warn the militia that the Regulars were coming out. This meant the British were coming!
Who is Paul Revere?
500

In protest for all the taxes on goods, colonists decide not to purchase British goods.  What is this called?

a boycott

500
This woman became the first African American to publish a book of poems. She once wrote a poem honoring George Washington.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
500
Located in Virginia, this is where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and the Revolutionary war ended.
Where is Yorktown?
500

Name the four reasons why we won the American Revolution?



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-fought on own land

-ambush and guerilla warfare tactics

-help from other countries

-it was a "people's movement