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This word is used to describe people who wanted American Independence.
PATRIOT.
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Describe Lexington and Concord
The British were coming to take the colonists' weapons and to capture members of the Sons of Liberty. The first shot is known as the "shot heard around the world". We don't know who fired the first shot. The British were not able to find the weapons.
100
Who was the main author of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Describe the Battle of Yorktown.
This was the last major battle. Cornwallis and his troops were surrounded for weeks, and eventually had to surrender.
100
This word is used to describe someone who spies for or joins the other side of a fight.
Traitor
200
This word is used to describe colonists who supported England during the Revolution.
LOYALIST.
200
What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Continental Army was on top of Breed's Hill. The British thought it would be easy to win. The British were pushed back twice, but the Americans ran out of bullets and had to run. Even though the British won the hill, they felt like they lost because so many men were killed or injured.
200
What does the first part of the Declaration say that all people are entitled to?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
200
What was the name of the agreement between England and America that finally said England would leave America alone?
Treaty of Paris
200
This person was important to the Declaration of Independence and to getting help from France.
Benjamin Franklin
300
This person was the commander in chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington
300
What happened at Trenton?
Washington planned a surprise attack on Christmas night. He crossed the Delaware River with his men and surprised the Hessians, who were hired to fight for the British.
300
What was the purpose of the Declaration?
To tell King George III that America was free and independent states of England because he was not treating them fairly.
300
Without this country, America would not have been able to win the war. What did they do to help?
France. They sent supplies, used their Navy, and sent generals and soldiers to help fight.
300
Describe the life of a soldier at Valley Forge.
It was a very cold, hard winter. They were low on clothes, food, and supplies. Soldiers had to train hard, and they were not always happy with their leaders. They felt like the American government was not doing their part to help them.
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Who was the general of the British Army?
Cornwallis
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What happened at Saratoga?
This is known as the "turning point" of the war. The continental army started to win most of the battles after this point.
400
What date was the Declaration finished?
July 4, 1776
400
Why was the Continental Army able to win, even though the British Army was better?
Americans had more reason to fight, they knew the land, and they had strong leaders.
400
Which man was a general in the Continental Army, but got upset and decided to be a spy for the British army?
Benedict Arnold
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Who was the Frenchman who sent supplies to Valley Forge and helped in battles? Because of his actions, he is known as "the soldier's friend".
Lafayette
500
Describe the Battle of Kettle Creek.
This battle was fought in Georgia. It helped the Continental Army "win back" the South from the British.
500
Who was the first to sign the Declaration?
John Hancock
500
Who won the Revolutionary War?
AMERICA!
500
List 2-3 ways that women helped in the Revolution.
Sewing clothes and supplies, disguising themselves so they could fight, writing poems, printing news, etc.