Battles
What are the reasons the Battle of Lexington and Concord happened?
To destroy the weapons of the militia and to capture John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III stated that they want to stay loyal but asked for some changes?
The Olive Branch Petition
What were the harsh conditions at Valley Forge?
Men were tired and not rested. Disease, hunger, and the cold were killing many soldiers. Men did not have enough clothing or shoes.
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill really fought?
On Breed's Hill
Which famous Founding Father was there at the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams
Which document signed at the Second Continental Congress stated America’s intentions to separate from England and included the reasons why?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the Continental Army's condition after Valley Forge?
George Washington’s army became stronger and better prepared to fight after regrouping and training.
On Christmas night, 1776, Patriot troops crossed the icy Delaware River in rowboats to which battle?
Who surrendered at that battle?
The Battle of Trenton and the Hessian mercenaries surrendered
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What document confirmed American independence and officially ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
What was the fighting style of the Continental Army?
Fighting that used surprises, ambushes, and destruction.
What battle was mainly responsible for convincing the French to join forces with the Continental Army?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who convinced the French to join the colonists side of the American Revolutionary War?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the United States gain in the Treaty of Paris?
Great Britain recognized the United States as a free and independent country.
Who are mercenaries?
Professional soldiers hired to serve in a foreign army.
What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War? Who surrendered and why?
The Battle of Yorktown
The British surrendered because they were surrounded by land and sea.
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress?
John Hancock
How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What does a "turning point" in history mean?
An event that causes an important change in a historic period.