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100
Who was chosen to lead the American troops during the revolution?
George Washington
100
At what battle was the "Shot heard round the world" fired?
Battle of Lexington
100
What British general was surrounded and captured and Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
100
"I've not yet begun to fight"
John Paul Jones
100
What was the name of American merchant ships that were armed with weapons during the revolution?
Privateers
200
Who was sent to France to ask for help?
Benjamin Franklin
200
What battle was fought on Breed's Hill?
Battle of Bunker Hill
200
Henry Hamilton's nickname was:
Hair Buyer
200
"Don't fire till you see the whites of their eye"
William Prescott
200
Where did Washington and his troops spend the winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
300
What was the name of the woman who delivered water to wounded American troops?
Molly Pitcher
300
Where was the last major American victory of the Revolution fought?
Battle of Yorktown
300
Name the Mohawk chief who helped the British fight against the Americans?
Joseph Brant
300
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
Nathan Hale
300
What was the name of the agreement that officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
400
What patriot was better known by his nickname of "Swamp Fox"
Francis Marion
400
What battle did George Washington cross over the Delaware river to surprise the Hessians on Christmas?
Battle of Trenton
400
What British general was captured at the Battle of Saratoga?
General Burgoyne
400
What song did the French play after the American Victory at Yorktown?
Yankee Doodle
400
What is another name for Loyalists?
Tories
500
Who was the Frenchman who eventually became one of Washington's most trusted advisers?
Marquis de Lafeyette
500
Where did the Americans suffer their worst defeat of the Revolution?
Charles Town
500
What is the name for soldiers hired by Britain to fight against the Americans?
Hessians
500
"I think the game is pretty near up"
George Washington
500
List three advantages the British had and three advantages the Americans had during the American Revolution
Large navy, great wealth, larger population, professional army George Washington, fighting for a great cause, fought at home