Sons of Liberty
Women & Minorities
Founding Fathers
Key Players
Battles of the Revolution
100

This messenger and patriot was known for his engraving of the Boston Massacre, which was used as propaganda.

Who is Paul Revere?

100

The first advocate for women's rights and wife of the second president urged the founding fathers to "Remember the Ladies".

Who is Abigail Adams?

100

Virginian plantation owner and hero from French and Indian War and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army led the Americans to victory and independence form Britain.

Who is George Washington?

100

The monarch of England and a tyrant who received a list of grievances from his American colonies.

Who is King George III?

100

This event sparked the Revolution and was "the shot heard around the world".

What is Lexington and Concord?

200

This future president and founding father helped with negotiations for the Treaty of Paris of 1783 and corresponded with his wife at the Continental Congress.

Who is John Adams?

200

This Virginian slave served as a spy for the Americans.

Who is James Armistead?

200

This Virginian plantation owner was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and future third president.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

200

The Father of the American Navy received a Medal of Honor and is known for saying, "I have not yet begun to fight."

Who is John Paul Jones?

200

Jefferson penned this document, outlining colonial grievances and unalienable rights, in 1776 during the Revolution as a formal "break-up letter" to King George III.  

What is the Declaration of Independence?

300

The leader of the Sons of Liberty was known for leading boycotts against King George III's policies.

Who is Samuel Adams?

300

A dock worker who was the first African American to die for his country at the Boston Massacre.

Who is Crispus Attucks?

300

A businessman, inventor, journalist, and scientist who used his relationship with France to convince them to join the war effort... and ladies man.

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

300

This Englishman and philosopher influenced Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence and believed in the natural rights (life, liberty, and property).

Who is Thomas Locke?

300

Marquis de Lafayette helped Washington train soldiers during a harsh winter, starvation, and illness at this location.

What is Valley Forge?

400

A member of the Sons of Liberty who motivated others to fight for independence with his statement, "Give me liberty, or give me death."

Who is Patrick Henry?

400

Former slave and Midnight Rider who spread the word that the British were coming, fought at Saratoga and was the first African American elected to public office.

Who is Wentworth Cheswell?

400

This founding father was an artillery captain and aide to Washington.  He would later become Secretary of Treasury in Washington's cabinet and establish the First National Bank.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

400

The man threes influences the foundation of out modern-day government with these ideas to limit government.

Who is Charles de Montesquieu?
400

This battle is the turning point of the Revolution that convinced France to support colonists during the Revolution.

What is the Battle at Saratoga?

500

One of the largest acts of civil disobedience was organized and led by the Sons of Liberty.

What is the Boston Tea Party?

500

This playwright was the first American female to write anti-British and anti-Loyalist propaganda plays.

Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
500

A founding father who is known for having the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence.

Who is John Hancock?

500

A French nobleman who trained Americans with Washington at Valley Forge and helped at Yorktown.

Who is Marquis de Lafayette?

500

This final battle was a victory for the colonies and led to the signing of this document with the same name of the original war influencer.

What is the Battle of Yorktown and the Second Treaty of Paris?