Battles of the War
Where did the British retreat to after the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Boston
Who was the General of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the British General?
General Gage
Who gives the government its power?
The People
Name all 3 branches of Government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
During which battle did the, "shot heard around the world" occur?
The battle of Lexington and Concord
What were the colonists looking to gain from this war?
Independence from Britian
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What 3 rights cannot be taken away from anyone?
Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness
Which branch creates laws?
Legislative
What is a Homefront Supporter?
Someone who made supplies for the soldiers from home and was not on the battlefield
What did the American Revolution end with?
The Treaty of Paris
Name a leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samual Adams
John Hancock
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
What branch of government can declare war?
The Legislative Branch
How did writers impact the war?
They used their art to support the war and rally the people to continue their efforts
Why were the Battles of Saratoga called, "A great turning point in the war"?
The French joined the war as allies of the US
Who took the "Midnight Ride"
Paul Rivere
Name a group of people not represented during the writing of The Constitution?
Women
African Americans
Indigenous Groups
Who must approve the Presidential Cabinet?
Congress
The battle occurred during the winter and saw the Continental army receive training?
Valley Forge
Who in Britian decided to sign The Treaty of Paris? (Position)
The Prime Minister
Who was the first slave to successfully sue and win freedom from slavery?
Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett)
Define "State"
A territory under 1 government
Who selects Judges and Justices in the Judicial Branch of Government?
The President