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Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured a load of British cannon here
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
100
The Commander of the Continental Army and later on, the first U.S. President
Who is George Washington?
100
This battle made Benedict Arnold a national hero and convinced France to help America
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
100
This word means "to join the army"
What is ENLIST?
100
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
What is The Declaration of Independence?
200
Martha Washington joined her husband here during the winter of 1777-1778
What is Valley Forge?
200
The author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
When Washington attacked Hessian forces after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night
What is the Battle of Trenton?
200
This word refers to "citizen soldiers"...those who have lives and careers, and fight only when they are needed
What is MILITIA?
200
"But the quantity of ice, made that night, impeded the passage of the boats so much, that it was three o'clock before the artillery could all be got over; and near four before the troops took up their line of march." -- George Washington, letter to Congress after the battle of:
What is the Battle of Trenton?
300
Washington took command of the Continental Army here in 1775
What is Boston?
300
The EDITOR of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
300
This was one of the last battles of the war...Great Britain had to surrender most of their army to Washington
What is the Siege of Yorktown?
300
These soldiers were paid to fight...the Hessians are an example
What is MERCENARY?
300
"Why is it that we hesitate? From Britain we can expect nothing but ruin. If she is admitted to the government of America again, this continent will not be worth living in." --from an essay written by:
Who is Thomas Paine?
400
This gathering of colonial leaders sent a "peace offering" to King George, but later voted for Independence
What is the Second Continental Congress?
400
The American general who was called "Granny" by his men, and who almost lost the Battle of Saratoga
Who is Horatio Gates?
400
The very first battle that happened before the "war" had even begun...many British soldiers were killed as they made their way back to Boston
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
400
This word refers to the plan of action taken by a military commander...the American commanders were really good at this
What is STRATEGY?
400
"America is lost." --King George III after hearing of the events at the battle of:
What is Yorktown?
500
Benedict Arnold tried to turn over this fort to the British--with George Washington and his troops inside!
What is West Point?
500
The author of the inspirational essay, "Common Sense"
Who is Thomas Paine?
500
The "nickname" of the first shot of the first battle of the war
What is "The Shot Heard 'Round the World"
500
This term refers to a person who has betrayed his/her country
What is TRAITOR?
500
"The fortunes of war have made me your prisoner." --British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates at his surrender after the:
What is the Battle of Saratoga?