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He was ruling Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Who was King George III?
the former British general who later led the American Colonists to victory over the British
Who was George Washington?
This is where the LAST official battle of the American Revolution occurred.
What is Yorktown?
This was supposedly said to Patriot soldiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill, to tell them when to shoot their muskets.
What is , "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!"
These militia men were supposed to be ready to fight with very short notice.
Who were Minutemen?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
He was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Now, your signature is called this...
Who was John Hancock?
This is the city where Benjamin Franklin lived.
What is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness".
What are the three rights that the Declaration of Independence authors said everyone has?
This is a crime against your country.
What is "treason"?
These were the TWO people riding to Boston to warn the Americans that "The Regulars (British soldiers) are coming!"
Who were Paul Revere and William Dawes?
He wrote "Common Sense".
Who was Thomas Paine?
These two places are where the first official battles of the American Revolution were fought.
What are Lexington and Concord?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who was Patrick Henry?
These women brought water to American soldiers during the war.
Who were "Molly Pitchers"?
Famous for betraying the Patriots, he later sided with the British.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
She dressed up as a man, to fight on the Patriots' side.
Who was Deborah Sampson?
This is where the Battle of Bunker Hill actually happened, because it was closer to Boston.
What is Breed's Hill?
"One if by land, two if by sea" .
What is the number of bells that would be hung at the church, to warn militia HOW the British were coming to attack?
This was the letter Colonists wrote to King George III, asking for help. It is referred to as this....
What is an "Olive Branch"?
She made a printed copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Mary Katherine Goddard?
Without this German's help, the Patriot soldiers at Valley Forge may not have been trained properly.
Who was Baron von Steuben?
This is where Patriots first started storing gunpowder in preparation for rebellion. British General Thomas Gage found out about it, and sent soldiers to attack.
Where is Concord, Massachusetts?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Who was Nathan Hale?
when the cost of items rises, due to war or other factors
What is "inflation"?