Battles
This battle named after 2 cities in Massachusetts was fought in 1775 and marked the beginning of the war; the first shot fired is known as "the shot heard around the world."
What is Lexington and Concord?
This beloved figure was the Commander of the Continental Army, our first president, and is considered the Father of America.
Who is George Washington?
The British Monarch during the Revolutionary War, he is portrayed in pop culture as being willing to "kill your friends and family" to remind you of his love.
Who is King George III?
She was a strong advocate for women's rights and a key advisor to her husband during the Continental Congress and his presidency.
Who is Abigail Adams?
This Act required colonists to purchase a British stamp for almost all printed goods including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
Although skirmishes and battles were fought up until 1783, this battle in 1781 forced General Cornwallis to surrender to George Washington and is largely considered the end of the Revolutionary War.
What is Yorktown?
This founding father wrote 51 of the 85 essays known as The Federalist Papers, the documents most used to interpret the constitution, was George Washington's most trusted aid-de-camp, and was America's first Treasury Secretary.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
He said, "Give me liberty or give me death!" at the Second Virginia Convention in 1775.
Who is Patrick Henry?
She is credited with sewing the first American Flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
In 1768, this catchphrase was first printed in a London newspaper which provided an argument in a short and powerful way against many of the taxes imposed on the colonists without allowing colonists to send representatives to Parliament.
What is "No Taxation Without Representation" ?
The colonists surprise attacked Hessian mercenaries on December 26, 1776 in Trenton, NJ after crossing this icy river on Christmas night.
What is the Delaware?
This 33 year old lawyer was tasked with writing the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This African American man who was killed during the Boston Massacre is believed to be the first casualty of the Revolutionary War.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
Mary Hays, better known by this nickname, brought water to the soldiers and to cool the cannon her husband fired during the battle of Monmouth.
Who is Molly Pitcher?
In rebellion to the Tea Act of 1773, Bostonians dressed as these dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.
What are Mohawk Indians?
The battle of Bunker Hill was a victory for the British, however it demonstrated the colonists' resolve and ability to stand up to the British Army. Bunker Hill was where the battle was originally planned, but was actually fought on this hill.
What is Breed's Hill?
Our second president, he also defended the 8 British soldiers who were charged with murder after the Boston Massacre because he believed that no one should be denied the right to counsel and a fair trial.
Who was John Adams?
This writer, statesman, inventor, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher was the most famous American in the world during the Revolutionary War.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Deborah Sampson became a hero of the Revolution when she disguised herself as this and joined the Patriot forces on the battlefield.
What is a man?
The Quartering Act further added to the colonists' financial burden and perceived intrusion on their rights by requiring them to provide this for British troops stationed in America.
What is housing and supplies?
A victory for the colonists at a battle fought here in October of 1777 convinced the French to join the war as an American ally by providing open military assistance.
What is Saratoga?
Our fourth president, he is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" for his key role in drafting the document.
Who is James Madison?
This mysterious Prussian military officer arrived in Valley Forge in 1778 and was tasked with transforming the ragtag Continental Army into an army that could do drills and maneuvers patterned upon European methods.
Who is General von Steuben?
At 16 years old, Sybil Ludington mounted her horse and rode through the night to warn American militia of a British attack, similar to this more famous Bostonian midnight rider.
Who is Paul Revere?
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 were a series of 4 laws passed by the British Parliament in order to punish the colonists for what event?
What is the Boston Tea Party?