What was the last battle in the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
100
Known as the author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
100
What is the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed (Day, Month, and Year)
July 4, 1776
200
Created official Continental Army
2nd Continental Congress
200
His wife was named Martha
George Washington
200
This battle involved a surprise attack at Christmas time
Trenton
200
Known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
200
What did George Washington do at Valley Forge that made him a hero?
Hired Fredrich von Seuben to help train the Continental Army
300
Sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III
2nd Continental Congress
300
He lived at Mount Vernon
George Washington
300
This battle was one of the bloodiest battles; thousands of British soldiers and generals died in it
Bunker/Breed's Hill
300
Disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolution
Deborah Sampson
300
What did women do to help the Revolution?
Boycotted British goods, raised money, ran farms and businesses, nurses
400
Pledged to meet again if demands were not met
1st Continental Congress
400
Had reddish-brown hair, blue eyes, and stood over 6 ft. tall
Both George Washington and King George III
400
This battle was a major loss for the colonists; however, after the battle the British took control of Philadelphia
Brandy Wine Creek
400
Claimed "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
400
What were two results of the Treaty of Paris?
1. Britain recognized the independent United States
2. It set the new nation's borders
3. Great Britain accepted American rights to settle West of the 13 colonies.
4. "Absolute Freedom and Independence"
500
Demanded repeal of all British laws taxing colonists
1st Continental Congress
500
He worked with parliament to create taxes
King George III
500
This battle was a major win for the colonists after a huge loss.
Saratoga
500
He edited the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
500
Thomas Paine wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls." What does this mean?