Documents and Importance
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed ?
1783
Who was the leader of the Green Mountain boys who captured Fort Ticonderoga early in the war ?
Ethan Allen
Who led American victories in the western territories ?
George Rogers Clark
What battle was early and symbolic, showing American resolve, led by General William Howe ?
Battle of Bunker Hill
What were the names of mercenary soldiers from Germany who fought the British ?
Hessians
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed ?
1776
Who was the author of Common Sense who inspired colonists to pursue independence ?
Thomas Paine
Who was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
What battle made Washington cross the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack on the Hessians ?
Battle of Trenton
What were the names of the American colonists who remained loyal to the British during the war ?
Loyalists
What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War, with Britain recognizing American independence ?
Treaty of Paris
Who was the British general who led the attack on Bunker Hill ?
William Howe
Who was America's most famous naval officer, known for his victory against the British in the North Sea ?
John Paul Jones
What battle was the turning point of the war that led to France joining the war on America's side ?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the name of the merchant ships outfitted for war to attack the British supply lines ?
Privateers
What declared the American colonies' independence from Britain, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson ?
Declaration of Independence
Who transported cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to aid the Siege of Boston ?
Who was selected by the Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army ?
George Washington
What battle was led by Daniel Morgan which was a significant victory in the South ?
Battle of Cowpens
What state is Ticonderoga located in ?
What was the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war by asking King George lll to restore colonial rights ?
Olive Branch Petition
Who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge ?
Baron Von Steuben
Who was the British general that was forced to surrender after the Battle of Saratoga ?
John Burgoyne
What was the final major battle where Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war ?
Siege of Yorktown
What state is Bunker Hill in ?
Massachusetts