Important People
I was an African American Spy who helped the Continental Army by collecting and sharing British Intelligence.
Who is James Armistead?
The first battles of the American Revolution (hint: Shot heard 'round the world)
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
I am a rich French dude who used my own money to help supply the Continental Army. I love to defeat the British!
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
I made a midnight ride on the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord to warn colonists that the British were arriving by sea. I'm the guy who didn't get caught. I was also an African American school teacher.
Who is Wentworth Cheswell?
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
I am a British General whose surrender at the Battle of Yorktown effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
Who is Lord Cornwallis?
At this meeting, George Washington was appointed General of the Continental Army and the Declaration of Independence was written and ratified.
What was the 2nd Continental Congress?
What is Valor?
France was an important ______ to the American Patriots and their War for independence from Great Britain.
What is "Ally?"
British Philosopher, John Locke wrote that everyone has the right to life, liberty and property. Thomas Jefferson borrowed his ideas but changed the right to property to the ___________ ___ ________________.
What is the "Pursuit of Happiness?"
I commanded the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
This battle was a turning point in the American Revolution. This American victory convinced France to openly support the American Revolution with money, troops and supplies.
What is "The Battle of Saratoga?"
In the autumn of 1777, American revolutionaries won the Battle of Saratoga forcing a part (not all) of the British Army to ___________ to American colonial forces.
What is "surrender?"
At the Battles of Lexington and Concord, American Colonial _______ groups fought the British Army.
What is "militia?"
What document is associated with this excerpt:
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government
What is The Declaration of Independence?
I am the father of the American Navy who help defeat the British at Sea during the Battle of Yorktown.
Who is John Paul Jones?
Lord Cornwallis' surrender after facing certain defeat in this battle marked the end of fighting in the Revolutionary War.
What is the "Battle of Yorktown?"
What is a Patriot?
Overthrow of existing government or ruler in favor of a new government system or ruler
What is a "revolution?"
What does this quote mean?
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government
If a government doesn't protect the individual rights of its citizens, the citizens have the right to change or get rid of that government and put a new government in its place.
I was General George Washington's secretary (assistant/aid/right hand man).
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This 1783 treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary war. The treaty recognized American independence, created boundary between U.S.A. and Canada and ended patriot harassment of loyalists.
What is "The Treaty of Paris?"
A colonists who wanted to remain under British rule.
What is a loyalist?
The American Patriot (Continental Army) win at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was a major ______ ______ in the Revolutionary War because it convinced France to support the American Revolution.
What is "turning point?"
The Great Awakening caused people to ___________________________
What is Question Authority?