The battle of Lexington and Concord
Why was the Lexington and Concord war so Important??
It is very important because it was the first time the colonists attacked back
Were did the battle of Bunker Hill take place??
Even though its named the battle of Bunker Hill it took place on Breed's Hill
What group lost The Battle of Saratoga??
British
During the Battle of Yorktown who was the British commander??
General Cornwallis
What was Continental congress??
Continental congress was a group of men who would meet in Philadelphia to discus the rights and freedom of the colonists
What is the famous mysterious quote of the battle of Lexington and Concord??
"Shot heard the 'round the world"
What did General Israel Putnam tell his men before the fight started??
''Don't fire until you see the whites of there eyes''
What did the win of Saratoga provided??
The Battle of Saratoga provided a much needed boost to American moral, and made them feel confident
Who led the American forces in The Battle of Yorktown??
General George Washington
What are the 3 inalienable rights??
1: right to life
2: right to liberty/freedom
3: right to pursuit of happiness
What year was the battle of Lexington and Concord??
April 19 1775
What year was the battle of Bunker Hill??
June 17, 1775
When did the battle of Saratoga take place??
1777
When did the Yorktown battle take place??
1781
What was the sentences said in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence??
“All men are created equal”
Who retreated first in the battle of Lexington and Concord??
The British retreated first to Boston under heavy fire from colonists who used trees and walls to covers
What was the outcome for the colonists after the battle of Bunker Hill??
Even though they lost the battle encouraged the colonists and proved they could stand up for the British
Why was The Battle of Saratoga a huge deal??
The battle of Saratoga was a huge deal because it helped the Americans win important support
What was the Battle of Yorktown seen as??
The birthplace of the United States, free and independent nation
When did the Declaration of Independence start??
1776
Who fired the first shot in the battle of Lexington and Concord??
No one knows for sure who fired the first shot
What was the outcome of the battle of Bunker Hill for the British??
The British won but lost over 1,000 soldiers
Why was Saratoga strategically important??
Saratoga controlled the Hudson River
When did General Cornwallis and his British troops surrender??
October 19, 1781
Who was the main writer in the Declaration of Independence??
Thomas Jefferson