Famous Battles
What was the battle on April 19th, 1775?
The first battle?
Battles of Lexington and Concord (marking the start of open conflict)
Who famously said the quote "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Patrick Henry
What were British soldiers called by Patriots in the Revolutionary War?
Redcoats.
What are the 3 colors that represent America?
Red, white, and blue
What is America's national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
When did America officially break free from British rule?
July 4th, 1776
What was the battle that proved that the Patriots could stand up to the British?
The Battle of Bunker Hill (technically a British victory, but the loss of British forces showed that Americans could stand up to the British) June 17th, 1775)
Who famously declared that "all men are created equal?"
Thomas Jefferson
Why does the Flag have 50 stars and 13 stripes?
50 states and 13 colonies
What were American soldiers called in the Revolutionary War? (2 answers)
Continental Army & Patriots
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13 for each of the original 13 colonies
How long did the siege of Boston last?
A little less than a year (April 19th, 1775-March 17th, 1776)
What was the president born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge (30th president)
Who was the king that was reigning during the Revolutionary War?
King George III (3rd)
How many stars and stripes does the U.S. flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
What treaty officially ended the war of the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
What year was the battle of Saratoga in?
1777 (September 19 and October 7)
Who were the two presidents who died on July 4th?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
How long was America under British rule?
Approximately 157 years.
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In which US city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
How long did the Revolutionary War last?
8 years and about 5 months
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown (September 28-October 19, 1781)
Who was Molly Pitcher?
After her husband fell in battle, she took her husband's place at the cannon and loaded it for the rest of the day
The British hired foreign people to help defeat the Patriots. What were German troops fighting on the British side called?
Hessians
Which river did George Washington famously cross on Christmas night?
The Delaware
Which Patriot general eventually became a traitor and offered to surrender West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War?
Simply put, who was a famous traitor in the War?
Benedict Arnold
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777