Battles
Who won the final battle in Yorktown?
The Americans
Who was the commander of the continental army?
George Washington
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Were the Northern, middle, or southern colonies most against the crown?
Northern Colonies.
Why is Lexington and Concord a highly important battle?
because it was the first battle of the American Revolution.
what did Baron von Steuben do for the continental military?
He trained them and improved the militarys discipline.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the continental army? (include the year)
July 4th, 1776
Where did the British spend the winter in 1777-1778?
Philadelphia, Pennslyvania.
What happened during Bunker Hill, who won?
The colonists lost the battle at Bunker Hill, but it resulted in the colonists getting real life battle experience.
What is the difference between a Patriot and Loyalist?
A patriot supports the American revolution and Loyalists did not support the American Revolution and supported the crown.
Why is the Olive Branch Petition so significant?
It is so significant because it was the Americans last chance of trying to have peace between the colonies and England.
Was the southern colonies full of loyalists or patriots?
Loyalists
Which battle was a turning point in the war?
Saratoga, New York
Which American commander was crucial in cornering British commander Cornwalis?
Nathanael Greene
What was the treaty of paris?
It was an argeement worked out between America, France, and England.
Were the New England colonies mostly loyalists or patriots?
Patriots
What was the name of the illness that was killing many soldiers in Valley Forge during the winter?
Small pox.
Who negotiated the Franco-American alliance?
Benjamin Franklin
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince the colonists to do what?
Which colony is the most relibious?
Massachusetts