Important People
This person was the commander of the American Army
George Washington
This battle was the first time that British soldiers exchanged fire with rebels in the colonies
The Battle of Lexington
This country was formed out of the rebellion against england. It's birthday is July 4th 1776
The United States of America
Originally, the goal of protests against England was not independence, rather it was what?
To be treated better, to have equal rights as Englishmen.
1776
This American general helped take Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen
This battle was fought after British troops failed to find the rebel guns they wanted to confiscate
Battle of Concord
This country fought the war to put down a rebellion and maintain control of their colonies
England
Thomas Paine wrote a book which argued that the colonies should become their own country. This book was called what?
Common Sense
In what city did the delegates meet to declare independence?
Philadelphia.
This American General switched sides halfway through the war, making his name forever synonymous with betrayal
Benedict Arnold
This battle, while technically a British Victory, cost the British so many troops that General Clinton remarked that "Another such Victory would ruin us"
Bunker Hill
These nations fought for both sides, hoping that the violence and confusion would allow them to retake the continent
The Indians
What event(s) forced the Congress to consider Independence?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord (the start of the war with England)
"We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. Among these are ______, ________ and ___ ________ ___ __________.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
This British General, who shares a last name with an American President, remarked that another victory like Bunker Hill would ruin the British Army.
General George Clinton
Washington crossed what river on Christmas night to attack the Hessians?
Delaware River
This nation sides with the Americans and played a crucial role in the victory at Yorktown
France
If caught by England, those in the Congress would be what?
Hung by the neck until dead
"In support of this declaration, we pledge to each other our ________, our __________, and our _______ ________.
our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor
This Prussian Commander trained the American Army while they were winter camped at Valley Forge
The War ended when the British surrendered at what battle?
The Battle of Yorktown
This country sent soldiers for hire known as "Hessians" to help the British
Germany
If they Declared Independence, the signers would go from regular criminals to what?
Traitors
DOUBLE JEOPARDY - WRITE DOWN ANSWER
Name one signer of the Declaration of Independence
Multiple Answers such as John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin