What was the name for the colonists who wanted independence from British rule?
Patriots
100
What is the name for someone who supported Britain during the war and wanted to stay a British citizen?
Loyalist
100
True or False: George Washington won every battle his army was involved in.
False.
100
What did Baron Friedrich von Steuben do for the Colonial Army?
He taught them how to march and fight properly.
200
True or False: Women were not allowed to be soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
True. Some snuck in, and others became "Molly Pitchers" and delivered water to the soldiers.
200
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet that sold over 100,000 copies and helped spur common Americans to revolt. What was the title of his pamphlet?
Common Sense
200
True or False: All Native Americans sided with the British during the war.
False
200
What country decided to help the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga?
France / The French
200
What was Nathanael Greene's strategy to defeat the British Army?
"hit and run" - Attack fast and then retreat
300
In what present day state did the Battle of Saratoga take place?
New York State
300
Who once famously said "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!"?
Patrick Henry
300
True or False: African American slaves were not allowed to fight for either side during the Revolutionary War.
False. They fought for both, and were offered freedom if they did!
300
Who won the Battle of Trenton?
Colonists (Washington's Army)
300
Who was the American officer that is famous for being a traitor and joining the British army?
Benedict Arnold
400
When was the Declaration of Independence signed? (MM/DD/YYYY)
07/04/1776, or July 4th, 1776
400
Why was it dangerous for someone to sign the Declaration of Independence?
The King would target them, because they would be committing treason
400
What was George Washington's wife's name?
Martha Washington
400
What is a "mercenary", and how are they different from normal soldiers?
They are paid to fight for other countries.
400
Where did the last major battle of the Revolutionary War take place?
Yorktown
500
Besides the extra soldiers they added, what was the other reason that having the French as allies in the Revolutionary War so important?
They had a strong navy to help stop the British Navy.
500
Who was the main person who wrote the Declaration of Independence (along with four others)?
Thomas Jefferson
500
What is the term for when the price of goods and services rises quickly?
Inflation
500
Name 2 ways that the colonial army suffered at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777.
Very little food (only firecakes), no real shelters (only tents), no warm clothes (only blankets and felt hats), little ammunition or other supplies, etc.
500
Name the 2 things that the U.S. were given through the Treaty of Paris (1783).