People
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson!
These were the first two battles of the American Revolution.
BONUS: This means that the American Revolution began in WHAT state?
Lexington and Concord.
(+100 if you named Massachusetts).
The government of England...
Parliament
Who had "home field advantage?"
In other words, which side was fighting on the land that they knew?
The colonists!
Which is bigger: a war or a battle?
A war is bigger!
There are different battles in a war, just like there are different class periods in a day.
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington!
The Battle of Trenton took place on the night of what national holiday?
Christmas!
colonist
Which side had a well-trained military?
The English soldiers!
The capital city of New Jersey is...
Name the King of England who was in power during the American Revolution
Name the battle that was a turning point in the Revolution. Because of this battle, the colonists went from losing the war to winning the war.
The Battle of Saratoga, New York!
What is a Patriot?
A colonist who wanted to break free from England. He or she wanted independence from England.
Which side's military had a lot of experience fighting in battles and wars?
England!
Name 15 states!
*Answers may vary*
"The British are coming, the British are coming!"
Paul Revere
Name the last battle of the American Revolution.
Make sure to include both the city and state!
The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia.
Someone who agrees to fight for you in exchange for money is called a...
This side was fighting across an ocean. It took months for this side to get supplies, because they arrived on a boat.
In addition to that, this side's soldiers didn't care enough about the war because it did not directly affect them.
England!
The colonists didn't originally want to go to war. They tried to make peace with King George III. This peace offering was called...
The Olive Branch Petition
This man urged the colonists to unite, or else they would never survive in North America!
Benjamin Franklin
What was the famous quote that came from this battle?
"Do not shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"
What was a Loyalist?
A Loyalist was someone who lived in the 13 Colonies who wanted to remain a part of England. He or she thought the colonies should stay loyal to England.
Which side had the help of two allies: France and Spain?
The colonists!
A time when people began rethinking the purpose/point of government is called the....
They reasoned that government should help the people and not abuse its power!
The Enlightenment!