Declaration of Independence
How many sections is the Declaration of Independence?
Three
This was the first battles of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Who was the creator of the American Flag
Betsy Ross
Who had the advantage of having professional soldiers?
British
What is America's Birthday?
July 4, 1776
What was the biggest section of the Declaration of Indpendence?
The Grievances
This battle actually took place on Breed's Hill instead of what it is known by
Battle of Bunker's Hill
This lady was responsible for inspiring many African Americans to join the war with the Patriots. She wrote numerous poems
Phillis Wheatley
Who had the disadvantage of having a small naval fleet?
America
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which meeting led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress
George Washington cross the Delaware River to defeat the German mercanies
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
Why did many African Americans joined the fight for Independence?
They wanted to gain their freedom
This was a disadvantage for the British because it was so costly
Sending soldiers and supplies to America
Colonists belong in these two groups during the Revolution
Patriots and Loyalists
What meeting led to George Washington being put as Commander-in-Chief of the American Army
Second Continental Congress
Benedict Arnold was the hero of this battle, and would later lead to him becoming a traitor
The Battle of Saratoga
Women often had this job during the American Revolution due to not many people suspecting them
Spies
List the disadvantages that Americans had
Lack of resources, money and an army and navy
This person trained the American Army at Valley Forge
Fredrick Von Steuben
What is the date of when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
August 2, 1776
Battle of Yorktown
He was an enslaved African American who posed as a runaway slave to the British to get information to the Americans
James Armistead Lafayette
List the advantages that the Americans had over the British
Known the land, Motivation, fresh soldiers and supplies
Who were the allies of America?
France, Spain and the Netherlands