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100

He was the leader of the Continental Army.

George Washington

100

What battle is known for the "shot heard around the world"?

Lexington & Concord

100

When was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted by Congress?

July 4, 1776

100
A person who supported the cause of freedom was called this.
What is a Patriot?
200

Who rode a horse during the night to warn colonists' the British were coming?

Paul Revere

200

What battle is known for George Washington and his men crossing the Delaware River and surprising the Hessians?

Trenton

200

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

200

These men claimed they could be ready to fight in a minute. 

Minutemen

300

British soldiers were also called...

Redcoats

Lobsterbacks

300

This battle was the largest and longest battle of the war. 

Brandywine Creek

300

Who's signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

300
This group is remembered for defeating the British at Fort Ticonderoga.
Who are the Green Mountain Boys?
400

Colonists and soldiers who supported independence from Britain were called...

Patriots

400
After this key battle, the French agreed to become an ally to the colonists.
What was Saratoga?
400

Where is the Declaration of Independence now?

National Archives Museum in Washington DC

400
These soldiers volunteered to fight for their colony.
Who were militia?
500

Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys?

Ethan Allen

500

What battle ended the war?

Yorktown

500

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

To explain why the colonists' were declaring Independence from Britain. 

500
This group supported freedom for the colonists and was led by men like Paul Revere.
What were the Sons of Liberty?