George's of the War
Who were the George's of the war?
King George III and George Washington
Who where the colonists?
American Soldiers
What did they write?
Declaration of Independence
Where did the first Battle take place?
Battle of Lexington and Concorde
What was one of the first acts to start the Revolutionary War?
Stamp Act or Tea act/Boston Tea Party
This Person was a general and actually fought in the war.
George Washington
Who wore the Red Coats in Battle?
British forces
After writing the Declaration of Independence, name three who went on to become President.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, James Madison
Who won the first battles in New York?
British
Who is Paul Revere?
The Colonist spy who rode on horse yelling, "The British Are coming the British are coming!"
This Person imposed taxes after the French and Indian War.
King George III
What side did the French fight on?
American
This Person was never President but is on the $10 bill.
Alexander Hamilton
How did we win the Battle of Trenton and Princeton?
Hint: it happened over Christmas and New Years?
We ambushed the British Forces while they celebrated both Christmas and New Years.
How long did it take to sign the Treaty of Paris?
2 years
This Person did not like to be called "your highness". What did he prefer to be called instead?
Mr. President
What side did Slaves fight on British or Colonist?
Both. They fought for what ever side there owner fought on.
This Person is the least famous of the 7 founding fathers. He was never on money or became president.
John Jay
The American victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war. It led to _____ becoming our allies
French
What are the unalienable rights?
“life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
This Person was called Farmer George. Which George was he?
King George III
He loved agriculture and farming.
Who were the Hessian soldiers? BONUS: what side were they on?
German Soldiers fighting for the British
This Person is the first vice President and the 2nd president of the US.
John Adams
Battles in the South: What did we force the British to do to help us gain the hearts and minds of the South?
Plunder/Steal for food and supplies
Famous General who helped us win the Battle of Saratoga then switched sides to the British in the Battle of the South.
Benedict Arnold