People who wished to remain loyal to the king and opposed to the fight against England.
Who are loyalists?
100
Colonists who supported the fight against Britain.
Who are Patriots?
100
Only a technical victory for the British here. The British learned that the colonists were willing to fight for their rights during this battle.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
100
Congress unanimously decided to vote for the Declaration of Independence on this date. (need complete date)
When was July 4, 1776?
200
Soldiers hired to fight in another country's war.
Who are mercenaries?
200
After begin surrounded, this general was forced to surrender - officially ending the American Revolution.
Who was Charles Cornwallis?
200
Representatives from the colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss many things involving the king, how he's treating the colonies, and what they were going to do about it. They were know as this.
What is The Second Continental Congress?
200
This American victory secured the cannons the Patriots desperately needed.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
200
Tough to put this man in a category. He helped the Americans at Fort Ticonderoga only to sell secrets to the British later.
What was Benedict Arnold?
300
An area of land belonging to a government.
What is a territory or colony?
300
A technical win for Great Britain, this battle cost the Redcoats many more lives that the Americans.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
300
Nicknamed "The Swamp Fox" he was known for his hit and run victories in the south.
Who was Francis Marion?
300
This is the last great battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
The signing of the Declaration signified something very special...the 13 British Colonies now formed this.
What are 13 states or the United States of America?
400
complete freedom
What is independence?
400
This general wished to capture New York's Hudson River Valley. Unfortunately, his need to have all of his personal baggage got in the way!
Who is John Burgoyne?
400
This man from Vermont led the "Green Mountain Boys." He helped take over Fort Ticonderoga.
What was Ethan Allen?
400
Known as the turning point of the war. This battle proved the Americans could defeat a large British force and convinced the French to lend a hand.
What is Saratoga?
400
The American Revolution isn't known for a lot of great sea battles, yet there were some. This navy commodore led the Americans to victory off the British coast.
Who was John Paul Jones?
500
A sudden, complete change in government
What is a revolution?
500
This general whose fighting tactic was to line up his men, march up a hill, reorganize, and march up again until finally capturing the hill and fort.
Who is William Howe?
500
The German officer who trained Washington's men by drilling them at Valley Forge.
Who was Friedrich Von Stuben?
500
The victory at Fort Vincennes gave the the Americans control of this area. This area was at the center of the French and Indian War many years earlier.
What is the Ohio River Valley?
500
The Declaration stands for many things...freedom, independence, and much more. It is based in part on the idea that, "We hold these truths to be self evident..."
Finish the quote.