People
Battles
Facts
Allies & Facts
People (pt 2)
100

This man was named the Commander of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress on June 19th, 1775. 

Who is George Washington

100

What battle was lost by the Continental Army and then this area was used by the British as their headquarters for the rest of the Revolutionary War?

What was the Battle of New York City.

100

This city was the location of the meetings of the first and second Continental Congress and where the Declaration of Independence was drafted, signed and adopted.

What is Philadelphia. 

100

This country was the United States main ally during the American Revolution and was the home country of the Marquis de Lafayette who persuaded his king to send troops.

Who is France.

100

What American general sold military secrets to the British during the American Revolution?

Who is Benedict Arnold.

200

This man was an aid to George Washington and would go on to be first Secretary of the Treasury.

Who is Alexander Hamilton.

200

Which battle took place because the British heard about a supply store of weapons and ammunition outside of Boston?

What is Lexington & Concord.

200

What law put a tax on all legal documents, newspapers, and cards?

What is the Stamp Act.

200

This country played an active role in the fight for independence by fighting in the southern colonies and provided financial and material support

Who is Spain

200

This man is responsible for being the head of the Committee of Five and drafting the Declaration of Independence. 

Who is Thomas Jefferson.

300

This man was the Commander of the British forces at Yorktown and would surrender to General Washington to end the American Revolution.

Who is General Charles Cornwallis.

300

What battle did Washington trap General Cornwallis and force him to surrender in October 1781 that would be the final battle of the American Revolution?

What is the Battle of Yorktown.

300

What river did Washington choose to cross on December 24th, 1776 in order to conduct a surprise attack on the Hessian's at Trenton on Christmas Day?

What is the Delaware River.

300

What was the name of the encampment during the winter of 1777-1778 where sickness, starvation and exposure to the elements killed thousands.

What is Valley Forge.

300

Why did African-Americans fight during the Revolutionary War?

What is to gain their freedom.

400

This woman was one of the first to dress as a man and fight in the Revolutionary War. She was caught when shot in the shoulder and honorably discharged.

Who is Debra Sampson

400

What battle had General Howe leave New York City and attacked Philadelphia instead of sending Burgoyne help and had colonists killing the Iroquois guides that were leading the British.

What is the Battle of Saratoga. 

400

Which governing body was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?

What is the Second Continental Congress.

400

According to the Declaration of Independence where does the government get its power?

What is the people.

400

Who was the first man killed during the American Revolution who was shot and killed during the Boston massacre?

Who is Crispus Attucks.

500

What man is known for helping to draft the Declaration of Independence, being a foreign diplomat to France during the Revolutionary War, and being a printer, inventor and scientist?

Who is Benjamin Franklin.

500

What battle was General Washington's first as being leader of the Continental Army and where he placed cannons on Dorchester Heights and aimed them into the city to force the British to flee by sea?

The Battle of Boston.

500

What day, month, and year did the Continental Congress unanimously voted to separate from Great Britain? 

What is July 2nd, 1776.

500

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what was the new WESTERN border of the United States?

What was the Mississippi River.

500

Name all members of the Committee of Five.

Who are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R Livingston.