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100
He was the leader of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
100

This battle outside of Boston ended with an American retreat because they ran out of gun powder.

What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?

100
These troops could leave whenever they needed to.
Who were the militia?
100
General Cornwallis became trapped at this location in 1781.
What is Yorktown?
100
These soldiers boasted that they could be ready to fight in one minute.
What were minutemen?
200

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence? 

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

200

The first shot of the American Revolution was fired by who?

What is we don't know?

200

British troops were also called this, due to the color uniforms they wore. 

Who were the redcoats?

200

This key European country helped the Americans to keep Cornwallis trapped in 1781.

What is the French?

200

When the value of money goes down over time it is called this.

What is inflation?

300
According to history, this man shouted, "the British are coming!" before the first Battle of the American Revolution 

Who was Paul Revere?

300

The first battle of the American Revolution was fought here.

What is Lexington?

300

At the winter of valley forge, the Continental Army was forced to eat what food?

What is fire cake? (Flour/water acceptable)

300
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
300
This group supported freedom for the colonists and was led by men like Paul Revere.
What were the Sons of Liberty?
400

This once American General turned his back on the United States and became the most well-known traitor in our history. 

Who is Benedict Arnold?

400
After this key battle, the French agreed to become an ally to the colonists.
What was Saratoga?
400
What disease spread rapidly at Valley Forge?

What is smallpox?

400

The treaty after the war was signed in this year.

What is 1783?

400
A person who supported the cause of freedom was called this.
What is a Patriot?
500

This Sea Captain became a hero to the American Navy after the Bonhomme Richard defeated Serapis.

Who was John Paul Jones?

500
The name of the Fort captured by the Americans located in NYS by the Green Mountain Boys and a traitor of the US is called what? 

What is Fort Ticonderoga?

500

What European country joined after the French to provide money to Americans? 

Who were the Spanish?

500

The final battle of the American Revolution was located in what state?

What is Virginia?

500

A battle tactic used to force a surrender by surrounding an area or town.

What is a siege?