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The Declaration
Grab Bag
100
These were the formal complaints against King George.
What are grievances?
100
His Virginia Resolution stated that the United States should be free and independent.
Who is Richard Henry Lee?
100
After learning that the Americans were losing spirit during the losses in NY, he authored "The Crisis."
Who is Thomas Paine?
100
This section stated why the Declaration was being written.
What is the preamble?
100
Congress had to print these to pay for the war effort.
What are continentals?
200
This word means a formal statement of opinion.
What is a resolution?
200
He said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Who is Nathan Hale?
200
When Americans learned of the terrible conditions troops were facing here, they sent food, medicine, and warm clothes.
What is Valley Forge?
200
The Declaration of Independence draft was finalized on this date.
What is July 2, 1776?
200
He authored the Declaration.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
This pamphlet made it clear that the Americans should break free from Britain.
What is Common Sense?
300
He is perhaps the most famous traitor in American history.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
300
This is an example of one place in New York where fighting took place.
What is Staten Island / Brooklyn / Long Island / NYC / White Plains?
300
This is the second major section of the Declaration.
What is the list of natural rights?
300
This is one of the many reasons why the Americans won the Revolutionary War.
What is patriotic spirit / skilled leadership / help from abroad / geography?
400
This action is taken by someone interested in signing up for war duty.
What is "enlisting?"
400
This commander led the British in many of the southern battles of the Revolutionary War.
Who is Charles Cornwallis?
400
When Burgoyne's plan of attack failed, it marked a major turning point in the Revolutionary War at this battle.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
400
According to the Declaration, who was "unfit to be the ruler of a free people?"
Who is King George III?
400
His guerrilla warfare tactics led the Americans to many small victories in the South.
Who is Francis Marion?
500
This treaty brought the Revolutionary War to an official end.
What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
500
Considered a Revolutionary War hero, he commanded the "Bonhomme Richard" against the "Serapis" and won!
Who is John Paul Jones?
500
After Washington crossed the Delaware, this battle marked a major American victory in New Jersey.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
500
This philosopher's teachings served as the inspiration for many of the points in the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Locke?
500
From Poland, he helped train American cavalry units.
Who is Casimir Pulaski?