Famous Vocabulary
American colonists who did not support either side in the fight for independence.
What is a neutralist?
This famous Founding Father was the leader of the Continental army and would go on to become the very first president of the United States of America.
Who is George Washington?
The first battles of the American Revolution. Famously known for the "shot heard 'round the world?"
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Famous 1861 poem, meant to stir up patriotism at the start of the civil war. Not historically accurate.
What is "Paul Revere's Ride?"
This person was responsible for firing the "shot heard 'round the world."
Who is no one knows?
The crime of acting to overthrow your ruler or betray your own country.
What is treason?
Almost famous war hero. Known for taking Fort Ticonderoga, and helping win the Battle of Saratoga. Would later switch sides to the British Army.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
The last major battle of the American Revolution. End with General Cornwallis surrendering to a mix army of American and French forces, surrounding them on land and water.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
America's breakup letter with Great Britain. It stated a list of grievances(complaints), colonists rights, and said the colonies were now free.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Famous event that saw the main character shout, "The British are coming, the British are coming!" It was written around 80 years after the actual event.
What is Paul Revere's Ride?
A group of mostly untrained part-time soldiers who did a service, and were available for full time pay if needed.
What is a militia?
Two famous Founding Fathers that were on the committee to help draft the "Declaration of Independence." One was a famous writer and inventor, the other a famous lawyer and would go on to be the second president of the United States of America.
Who are Benjamin Franklin and John Adams?
Known as the "Bloodiest Battle" of the American revolution. The Patriots lost, due only to a lack of ammunition. However, they were very proud of how they fought.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A letter sent to King George III by the 2nd Continental Congress. This letter asked that the colonies rights be restored, and was the last attempt to make peace with Great Britain.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
Two groups of Patriot soldiers combined forces to surprise British troops for needed supplies. They were so successful, they never even fired a shot.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
Freedom, especially from control of another country or government.
What is independence?
A Famous Founding Father who was our country's third President, and is known as the author of the world's most famous breakup letter, "The Declaration of Independence."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Known as the "Turning Point." The victory in this battle convinced France to officially ally with the colonies in the American Revolution.
What are the Battles of Saratoga?
Document that officially ended the American Revolution, and said that Great Britain would not recognize the colonies as free and independent.
What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
Famous event depicted in a painting that shows Washington cross a river in the middle of Christmas night, to surprise a village full of German Hessians.
What is Crossing the Delaware?
An event that leads to a dramatic change or turn of events.
What is a turning point?
Famous 19th Century poet, and the author of "Paul Revere's Ride."
Who is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
Washington's famous surprise attack the day after Christmas led to this Patriot victory?
What is the Battle of Trenton?
What is Common Sense?
A meeting of delegates that approved the Declaration of Independence & acted as the colonial government during war.
What is the Second Continental Congress?