American Revolution- Normoyle

VIPs

100

This person is the author of two influential works during the American Revolution, "Common Sense" and "The Crisis"

Thomas Paine

200

This military commander began his career in the French and Indian War and later became the commander of the Continental Army

George Washington

300

This member of the Continental Congress was known as a great writer and is credited with writing The Declaration of Independence 

Thomas Jefferson 

400

Because he believed every person had the right to a fair trial, this patriot represented the British soldiers after they were accused of murder following The Boston Massacre 

John Adams

500

This patriot was involved in the Boston Tea Party and shares a last name with another VIP of the American Revolution 

Sam Adams

Strengths and Weaknesses

100

Weakness: Physical distance 

The British

200

Strength: Powerful Navy 

The British

300

Strength: Strong leadership

The Americans

400

Weakness: Short supply 

The Americans

500

Strength: Hessian Mercenaries 

The British 

Receipts

100

What document, signed in 1776, outlined the colonists complaints against the king, and expressed freedom from the British government 

The Declaration of Independence 

200

What was the first document sent to King George from the Continental Congress?

The Olive Branch 

300

This series of essays boosted the morale of American soldiers and reminded them why the battle for independence was so important 

The Crisis by Thomas Paine 

400

This document confirmed American independence and ended the war 

The Treaty of Paris

500

In the Treaty of Paris, Americans won their independence as well as all the British territory ______ of the Mississippi 

East!

Battles

100

What was the final battle that ended in British surrender and the end of the war?

Yorktown 

200

Which battle resulted in The French agreeing the enter the war and aid the Americans?

Saratoga 

300

What were the unconventional tactics used by the American colonists against the British army in the south, including hit-and-run attacks, ambushes, sabotage, and raids on supply lines

Guerrilla warfare tactics 

400

The battle where Washington led his army across the Delaware and surprised the Hessian troops

Trenton 

500

What was the first battle of the American Revolution? Known as "The shot heard around the world"

Lexington and Concord 

Common sense

100

The term used to describe colonists who were devoted to the British government and supported King George

Loyalists 

200

What event took place on March 5th, 1770 where British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists resulting in the death of 5 people and more injured 

The Boston Massacre 

300

Put these events in order:

The battle at Yorktown

The Declaration of Independence is drafted 

The Olive Branch Petition is sent to the King

The Boston Massacre 

Boston Massacre 

Olive Branch 

DOI

Yorktown 

400

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

A. It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies 

B. It made other nations fear American strength 

C. It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence 

C 

500

Which side of the battle promised freedom to enslaved Africans if they joined their army?

The British