Declaration of Independence
The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Virginia delegate chosen to command the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Location where the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga were brought inorder to drive the British out?
What is Dorchester Heights (Boston)?
A fight for a better position under one's current government.
What is a rebellion?
The day that Congress officially declared independence.
What is July 4, 1776?
He officially proposed Independence.
Who is Richard Henry Lee?
First major battle of the American Revolution.
What is Battle of Bunker Hill?
A fight for a totally new government.
What is a revolution?
The number of parts of the Declaration of Independence?
What is 4?
He was the British General who was defeated by Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga?
Who is John Burgoyne?
This battle was the turning point of the war?
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Group of people who wanted independence from Great Britain.
Who are the Patriots?
All five members of the Declaration Committee.
Who are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston?
He was the author of the Pamphlet, "Common Sense."
Who is Thomas Paine?
Group that Washington defeated at the battle of Trenton?
Who are the Hessians?
Who are the loyalists?
The number of grievances against the king listed in the Declaration of Independence?
What is 27?
He led a failed invasion of Canada, defeated St. Leger and eventually became America's first traitor?
Who is Benedict Arnold?
Battle in which Nathan Hale was caught spying on the British.
What is the Battle of Long Island?
The process of wearing down the enemies will to fight.
What is a War of Attrition?