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Where were the first shots of the war fired?
Lexington, Massachusetts
What was in Concord that the British wanted?
Weapons
What happened to the British after they went to Concord?
The were attacked.
Who captured cannons at Fort Ticonderoga?
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Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill? How did the colonists feel?
The British won, but lost many soldiers so the colonists morale rose
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776!
What time is it?
Show time!
What was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point?
what was the last major battle in the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Who led the Battle of Yorktown for the British?
Cornwallis
What does the Declaration of Independence say (in your own words)?
Declared the American colonies' separation from Britain.
outlines the reasons for independence, asserting that all people have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
It lists grievances against King George III, accusing him of violating the colonies' rights, such as imposing unfair taxes and interfering with colonial self-governance.
Finally, it officially announces that the colonies are free and independent states, no longer subject to British rule.
What part did women play in the War?
Spies, Nurses, Housekeeping
What happened in Savannah?
Siege of Savannah was a failed attempt by American and French forces to reclaim the city from the British, resulting in heavy casualties and prolonging British control over the Southern colonies.
What role did African Americans play during the war?
They were forced to fight, denied freedom, spies.
What happens at the first Continental Congress?
Colonies met to discuss their complaints about the British.
What happened at the Second Continental Congress?
Formed government and army
adopted the Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the Second Continental Congress held?
Philadelphia
What country helped the Patriots spy?
France
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What does the pamphlet Common sense do?
Encouraged independence from Britain.
Why was the Battle of Trenton important for the colonies?
The Battle of Trenton was important because it boosted morale and re-established faith in Washington’s leadership
What is guerrilla warfare?
Guerrilla warfare is a type of warfare in which small, mobile groups of fighters use hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, sabotage, and other unconventional methods to fight a larger, more traditional military force.
It relies on agility, surprise, and knowledge of the local terrain, often aiming to weaken or demoralize the enemy rather than engage in direct, large-scale battles.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Benedict Arnold was an American Revolutionary War general who famously defected to the British side, becoming a traitor after plotting to surrender the strategic fort of West Point to the British.
Why was Paul Revere important?
Paul Revere was an American patriot best known for his midnight ride in 1775 to warn colonial militias of the British advance toward Lexington and Concord.
"One if by land, 2 if by sea."