Military Leaders
This person was later considered a traitor but fought at the Battle of Quebec, Montreal, and Fort Ticonderoga.
Who is Benedict Arnold
What two battles gave hope to the colonists after their long losing streak in the War? Name both of them.
What is Trenton and Princeton.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
What is July 4, 1776
Who were the 2 of the 3 chief negotiators of the Treaty of Paris?
Who are Franklin, Jay, and Adams.
Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What is Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the British general who lost at Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What document forced colonists to choose a side in the war?
The Declaration of Independence
What area of land did the United States receive for winning the war?
What is land between the Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River.
At which location did more of Washington's troop die from harsh winter conditions and disease than in any single battle of the war?
Valley Forge
Which major battle early in the war was almost a total loss for the Americans but because of a a risky midnight maneuver and luck (fog), Washington was able to save much of his army.
The Battle of New York (Long Island)
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War?
What is the Treaty of Paris.
Who was the Prussian that helped train Washington's men?
Who is Baron Von. Steuben.
What battle won French support for the Patriots?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What pamphlet encouraged colonists to become independent of Britain?
What is Common Sense
Which battle made it clear to the Americans that they had won the War?
The Battle of Yorktown.
Who was the famous naval officer who defeated the Serapis and famously remarked that, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
At Yorktown, General Cornwallis sent his second-in-command to present a symbolic item of defeat to the American and French commanders. What item was presented?
A sword
What document was sent to the King of England asking the king to preserve their rights as Englishman.
What is the Olive Branch Petition.
On December 23, 1783, Washington strode into the statehouse at Annapolis, Maryland, and did what?
Thus signaling to the world and the American people that this new nation would be founded on different principles.
He surrendered his military commission to a grateful Congress.
In front of the gathered congressmen, Washington declared, “Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action—and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.”