Individuals and Groups pt. 1
Who made a midnight ride to warn the countryside of a British attack?
Paul Revere
What was the colonists opinion about King George III?
The disliked him
Which battle was the following quote said at in order to preserve ammunition? "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"
Battle of Bunker Hill
What was the name of the battle we discussed in class?
Battle of Yorktown
What is a grievance?
Complaint
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the opinion of the British in regard to King George III?
The supported him
Which battle were the British slowed down to due to their roadways being blocked by torn down bridges and chopped down trees?
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the condition of the soldiers like at Valley Forge?
Many died, they struggled to find food, did not have good shelter/housing, they were very disciplined
What is a primary source?
An original document used to explore historical events
Who was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which group established the Continental Army?
The Second Continental Congress
Which battle did the Americans win because together with the French, they surrounded the British and greatly outnumbered them?
Battle of Yorktown
What day was the Declaration of Independence ratified (approved)?
July 4th, 1776
In George Washington's letter to George Clinton at the Battle of Valley Forge, what were the soldiers struggling to find?
Food
Which side did the Patriots support (the Colonists or the British)?
The Colonists
Which side did the Loyalists support (the Colonists or the British)?
The British
Before which battle did Washington and his men have to cross the icy Delaware River in order to surprise a sleeping force of Hessians?
Battle of Trenton
What was the name of the document that officially signaled the end of the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris
This is an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence: "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." True or False?
True
What were people called who did not support either side?
Neutral
Would you choose to be a patriot or loyalist? Why?
Answers may vary
What was the name of the final battle of the American Revolution that we talked about in class?
The Battle of Yorktown
What is the name of the document that lists the reasons that the American colonists separated from England?
The Declaration of Independence
What is your favorite thing that you learned about the American Revolution?
Answers may vary.