Early Battles
This famous rider traveled through the night warning colonists that British troops were approaching.
Who was Paul Revere?
This man was chosen by Congress to lead the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
This movement encouraged people to use reason and science to understand the world.
What was the Enlightenment?
Leaders met in this Pennsylvania city to debate and sign the Declaration of Independence.
What is Philadelphia?
Washington crossed this river on Christmas night to surprise enemy forces at Trenton.
What is the Delaware River?
These two Massachusetts battles in 1775 marked the start of the Revolutionary War.
What were Lexington and Concord?
Colonial fighters who were ready to defend their towns at a moment’s notice were called this.
Who were the Minutemen?
This thinker argued that people are born with natural rights such as life, liberty, and property.
Who was John Locke?
According to the Declaration, people have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of this.
What is happiness?
After winning at Trenton, Washington attacked again and won this nearby battle.
What is the Battle of Princeton?
At this battle, colonial militia were quickly defeated by British troops.
What was the Battle of Lexington?
British soldiers earned this nickname because of their bright uniforms.
Who were the Redcoats?
This pamphlet argued that it made sense for the colonies to separate from Britain.
What was Common Sense?
The opening section that introduces the Declaration is called this.
What is the preamble?
This major American victory in 1777 convinced France to support the colonies.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This battle near Boston was technically a British victory, but they suffered very heavy losses.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
These colonial fighters had an advantage because they knew the local land and were skilled hunters.
Who were the Minutemen (or colonial militia)?
This writer helped convince many colonists that independence was the right choice.
Who was Thomas Paine?
If Britain had won the war, the men who signed the Declaration could have been punished for this crime against the king.
What is treason?
This agreement brought French soldiers, ships, and supplies to help the Americans.
What is the Treaty of Alliance?
Colonial soldiers were told to wait until the enemy was very close so they would not waste this valuable resource.
What is ammunition (or bullets)?
This European officer trained Washington’s army and improved their discipline at Valley Forge.
Who was Baron von Steuben?
This important document announced that the colonies were free from British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This idea says governments get their power from the people they govern.
What is the social contract?
Washington’s army spent a difficult winter training and rebuilding strength at this location.
What is Valley Forge?