Time
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Why was the Declaration of Independence important?
This letter started the American Revolution.
In which state was the Battle of Trenton?
New Jersey
Which state had the smallest population?
Delaware
When was the Battle of Trenton?
December 25, 1776
What are 2 problems that the colonist soldiers faced at Valley Forge?
Little food/supplies
Cold
Disease
2,500 soldiers died
In which state was the Battle of Saratoga?
New York
Which state had the biggest population?
Virginia
What was the last battle of the American Revolution called?
Battle of Yorktown
After which battle did France decide to send soldiers to help the Americans?
Battle of Saratoga
In which state did the colonist army suffer a cold winter? Many of the soldiers did not have food, clothes, and tents.
Pennsylvania
Which state had the most SLAVES by percent?
South Carolina
Did the Battle of Bunker Hill happen BEFORE or AFTER the American Revolution started?
BEFORE
The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill. Why was this battle important for the colonists?
The colonists proved they were strong enough to fight against the British. They were ready for war.
Which state was split into TWO places on a map at the time of the American Revolution?
Massachusetts
Which group of states had the most slaves by percent?
-New England (North)
-Middle
-Southern
Southern
Which document ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
The British Army surrendered. The war was over. The Americans won the war. America could be its own country.
Which 5 states are called "Southern" states?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What is unusual about the population of Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a large population, but Pennsylvania has a small percent of slaves.