Delegates from this group debated whether violence was avoidable and they encouraged a peaceful boycott
What is the First Continental Congress?
100
This pamphlet put forth the idea that citizens should make their own laws. It was a best-seller that caused many to change their views about their king.
What is Common Sense?
100
At this battle in Trenton, New Jersey, the patriots captured these kinds of mercenaries
What are Hessians?
100
Toward the end of the war, the British moved in this direction, hoping for Loyalist support
What is the south?
100
He was the Virginian who commanded the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200
For this reason, the British marched their army to Concord, Massachusetts
What is to destroy a weapons storehouse?
200
This author argued that all men possess unalienable rights.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
These two nations were enemies of Britain and helped the Americans during the war
What are France and Spain?
200
Under this man's leadership, Southern patriots used surprise attacks, such as hit-and-run, against the British. He was known as the "Swamp Fox"
Who is Francis Marion?
200
This Frenchman volunteered to serve in the Continental Army without pay
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
300
The first battle of the Revolution took place at Lexington when these "quick" men waited for the British
What are minutemen?
300
On this month, day, and year, the Continental Congress voted in favor of the Declaration of Independence
What is July 4, 1776?
300
The winter of 1777 was brutally cold and soldiers suffered at this encampment in Pennsylvania
What is Valley Forge?
300
In October, 1781, the British moved their troops to this Virginia town
What is Yorktown?
300
He was a brave and clever American naval commander
Who is John Paul Jones?
400
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to this man in hopes of making peace
Who is King George?
400
Not all Americans approved of the Declaration, especially people known as this
What are Loyalists?
400
The Battle of Saratoga was a victory for the Americans and is considered this point of the war
What is the turning point?
400
This British General was trapped on the coast of Virginia and was forced to surrender his entire army
Who is General Cornwallis?
400
He was the Spanish governor of Louisiana and wanted to help the patriot cause
Who is Bernado de Galvez
500
At this battle, the British suffered heavy losses in trying to force the colonists from their position
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
500
These are two groups that had no rights under the Declaration
Who are women and African Americans?
500
In this region of the colonies, George Rogers Clark led the Patriots against trading villages
What is the west?
500
This agreement gave the U. S. its independence from Great Britain.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
500
This Prussian military officer helped to train the American army and make them a disciplined group of soldiers.