Lesson 1
a group of citizens organized for military service
militia
Name the Battle
The Americans won. They killed 90 British soldiers and many were wounded.
Battle of Concord
a king or queen who rules a nation
monarch
The purpose of the Preamble of the Declaration is to:
give an introduction
give an overview of why the colonies are seeking their independence
people who take advantage of a poor economic situation, hoarding goods and selling them at high prices to make a large profit
profiteers
person who defies authority
rebels
What question was the Secondary Continental Congress called together to answer?
Should they go to war or not?
returning to the previous friendly condition of a relationship after a disagreement
reconciliation
Where are Benjamin Franklin's possessions on display?
Franklin Court, Philadelphia
soldier from a different country who is paid to fight in a war
mercenaries
Why did Captain Parker tell his troops, "Don't fire unless fired upon?"
Because the colonists didn't have much ammunition
What did the Second Continental Congress name the army and who was assigned to lead it?
Continental Army, George Washington
This person advocated for having elections often. He thought that elected officials will do a better job representing people.
Thomas Paine
This person showed he had skills as an engineer, in Congress and Saratoga. He proved his worth to the American Army.
Tadeusz Koscisuzko
Which group of people suffered defeats and lost morale after the start of the war?
Americans
Why is the first shop fired in the Battle of Lexington called, "the shot heard 'round the world"?
It marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
Match the soldiers of the American Revolution with the correct description.
Didn't have uniforms, wore whatever they had, had an advantage because they were familiar with frontier hunting and knew what the land was like
Minutemen
Why was each man that signed the Declaration of Independence risking their life?
If the United States lost the war, the King could punish each signer severely.
This was an agreement between the Americans and France. They sent troops, ships, and supplies to help win the war. Since France and Spain were allies, Spain began to help the U.S.
Treaty of Alliance
How did Washington outsmart the British at Trenton and Princeton?
He crossed a river at night to surprise the enemy at Trenton. Then he left his campfires burning so the British would not know his army was going to Princeton.
Name the Battle
It was over quickly. The British killed 8 Americans. The British did not suffer any losses. American lost.
Battle of Lexington
Match the soldiers of the American Revolution with the correct description.
Had red uniforms to help them identify each other during the battle, more organized uniforms
Redcoats
Who did not want independence from Great Britain because he believed that America should reconcile with Great Britain.
John Dickinson
Why did many soldiers desert the army that winter at Valley Forge?
AND
Who showed great leadership skills at Valley forge? This person was able to hold his army together in difficult circumstances. He helped build a stronger army. His army marched away in 1778 as professional soldiers.
Life was terrible due to being cold, hungry and lonely. The men thought they were better off at home.
George Washington
Burgoyne thought that it was a good idea to work with the Mohawk and Iroquois scouts because
The colonists had the advantage of knowing the landscape better than the British. The Native Americans could help the British.