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Delegate from Virginia who encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain?

Patrick Henry

100

Colonists who chose to side with the British

Loyalists

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Why was the Battle of Lexington important?

It was the first battle of the Revolutionary war.

100

Who was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" and why?

Frances Marion, he was stealthy and speedy. 

100

What inspired Colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Common Sense
200

Prepared the colonists to fight against the British and tried to make peace with King George III

George Washington

200

British troops were known as

Redcoats

200
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

The Patriots gained support of France and Spain. 

200

What was the main challenge that the Patriots faced against the British at sea and how did they overcome it?

The Patriots had a tiny fleet, so they only fought small battles against the British. 

200

Who was Abigail Adams?

Husband was a Patriot, stood for women's rights and voiced her opinion about the lack of representation of women's rights in the Declaration of Independence.

300

This Loyalist made an error at Yorktown

Charles Cornwallis

300

Colonists against the British 

Patriots

300

What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
300

Who was Bernardo de Galvez and how did he contribute to the American Revolution?

Spanish Governor or Louisiana, took British Posts. 

300

Winter here was very cold. 

Valley Forge
400

Wrote "Common Sense"

Thomas Paine

400

Another name for the Patriot Army

Continental Army


400

In this battle, the Patriots went on the offensive for the first time.

Battle of Trenton

400

How did the Second Continental Congress decide to handle the British?

Created Continental Army

400

Who did Native American's MOSTLY side with?

British

500

Main author of the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson
500

All 13 colonies met here, and this meeting led to the creation of the Patriot Army

2nd Continental Congress



500

This battle was actually fought on Breeds Hill

Battle of Bunker Hill


500

How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense change the way that many people viewed their King? What other significant effects did it have?

He argued that citizens should make laws, convinced people to become patriots. 

500

True or False: Bernardo de Galvez was one of many foreigners hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary during the American Revolution.

False