Who??
This man was from Virginia, a former surveyor, French and Indian War veteran, commander in chief of the Continental Army, and the first president of the United States of America.
George Washington
True or False:
Hessian soldiers were from Germany
True
Where did Washington capture nearly 1,000 Hessian troops?
Trenton, NJ
What document was sent to King George III in July, 1775 asking for amends to be made between the colonies and Great Britain?
The most important human statement of political principles in history; this document recognizes that God created all men and that all men have a right to be treated with the dignity due to God's special creation.
Declaration of Independence
People who opposed independence from Britain were called what?
Loyalists or Tories
True or False:
Common Sense was written by Thomas Dane
False
What battle was the turning point in America's War for Independence?
Battle of Saratoga
Name the two men that drafted the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.
John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson
Those who opposed at strong monarchy and favored independence
Patriots/Whigs
Who led the committee that prepared the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False:
Nathan Hale was a 21-year-old schoolteacher and American spy that was captured by the British and hanged for treason.
True
In which battle did General Howe overwhelm Washington's limited forces and capture Philadelphia?
Battle of Brandywine
On August 23, 1775, King George III issued this "proclamation" declaring that the Americans were in "open and avowed Rebellion"
Proclamation of Rebellion
The pro-monarchy colonists who opposed independence
Loyalists/Tories
This French man became a close and invaluable ally to General George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
True or False:
On Christmas night 1776, Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River, then attacked the French
False; they attacked the Hessians
On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his army of 8,000 men. This victory meant independence. When Great Britain's prime minister, Lord North, heard about this loss for Britain, he was reported as saying "It is all over!". What was this battle called?
Battle of Yorktown
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress unanimously adopted what document?
The Declaration of Independence
Political pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776
Common Sense
Colonial general who committed treason when he handed over West Point and defected to the British
Benedict Arnold
True or False:
Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777-1778 in Philadelphia
False; Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge
This man was a well-known naval hero for the War of Independence. In the heat of batter, the British commander suggest that he surrender, his reply was this, "I have not yet begun to fight!" Then this American captured the Serapis and defeated many other British ships. Who was this naval hero?
John Paul Jones
This "treaty" of signed in September 1783 and officially ended the war.
Treaty of Paris
German soldiers hired as mercenaries by King George III
Hessians