This document declared the 13 colonies independent of Great Britian
What is the Declaration of Independence
100
In May of 1775 this group began meeting in Philadelphia. They could not post FIRST!
What is The Second Continental Congress.
100
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city in 1776...oh the 76ers, I get it now!
What is Phildelphia
100
When John Adams suggested I lead the new American Army I was so excited I had to tell him to stop...Let me take a selfie!
Who is George Washington
100
This army was formed by the Second Continental Congress in 1775.
What is the Continental Army
200
A person who acts against his or her own country.
What is a traitor
200
In January 1776 this man published Common Sense.
Who is Thomas Paine
200
This is where General Washington surprised the Hessian mercenaries and captured the town.
Where is Trenton, NJ
200
OMG! Serving as president of Congress in 1775 is such a tough job I don't even have time to stop...let me take a selfie!
Who is John Hancock
200
This man is responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
A soldier who is paid to fight for another country.
What is a mercenary
300
On July 4, 1776 this was approved by the Continental Congress.
What is the Declaration of Independence
300
This town in southeast Virginia was the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.
Where is Yorktown
300
When captured by the British this patriot famously told captors: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." oh yeah one more thing, stop...let me take a selfie!
Who is Nathan Hale
300
The American Revolution was officially ended in 1783 by the signing of this document.
What is the Treaty of Paris
400
This group of Vermont soldiers captured Fort Ticonderoga.
Who are the Green Mountain Boys
400
October 17, 1777 this battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
400
Short on supplies, the Continental Army suffered through winter here.
Where is Valley Forge
400
As my husband was off leading the patriots, I traveled with the army cooking, delivering food, visiting wounded soldiers and of course, stop...let me take a selfie!
Who is Martha Washington
400
This country joined the war against Britain in 1778.
What is France
500
This letter was sent to Britain by Congress to avoid war...it didn't work.
What is the Olive Branch Petition
500
In 1780 this American General shocked his country by joining up with the British army for money...hope it was worth it.
Who is Benedict Arnold
500
Unable to defeat the Continental Army in the north the British decided to capture this town down south. At least it's warmer there.
What is Savannah, GA
500
This British General was so defeated he said, "I am quite tired of marching about the country." I don't even have time to stop...let me take a selfie!
Who is Charles Cornwallis
500
This 21 year old enslaved man risked his life to act as a spy against the British. After the war he was released from slavery and praised for his service.