The French became ___________ with the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga.
What is allies
100
Washington's troops suffered a long, cold winter here.
What is Valley Forge?
100
These are the Natural Rights listed in the first section of the Declaration.
What are "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
100
She is rumored to have sewn the first flag, though it has never been confirmed!
Who is Betsy Ross?
100
Americans wanted an alliance with France because they needed money and these.
What are supplies?
200
Colonists who supported King George, and England, were known as these.
What are loyalists?
200
The French gave aid to the Americans following this key battle.
What is the battle of Saratoga?
200
He was the writer of the D.o.I..
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
African Americans fought in the war because they thought it would end this.
What is slavery?
200
Name a key advantage of the Americans at the START of the war. (Hint: There are 2 answers, we discussed a 3rd, but it does not apply to the START of war)
What is a strong desire for independence OR knowledge of the land?
300
Ethan Allen's brave followers earned this nickname, now a reference to a New England state.
What are Green Mountain Boys?
300
This was the site of an early, near the Canadian border victory, to boost American spirits towards the early part of war.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
300
The DoI was voted on on this date.
What is July 2nd, 1776?
300
Known commonly as Molly Pitcher, she is infamous for bringing water to troops. Later she took her husbands place on the front line!
Who is Mary Ludwig Hays?
300
This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, inspired many colonists as it spread throughout the soon to be state.
What is Common Sense?
400
Benedict Arnold was considered this to Americans after his betrayal, much like England viewed the colonies.
What is a traitor?
400
General Cornwallis surrendered here, giving the Patriots the weapons and supplies.
What is Yorktown?
400
This is the 2nd part of the DoI, directly related to the King.
What is "British Wrongs"?
400
Approximately this many A.A. soldiers fought in the war.
What is about 5 thousand?
400
The only agreement Americans made in the Treaty of Paris was to do this.
What is pay loyalists for lost property/damage?
500
Another name for colonists, rebels, Americans who supported freedom during the war.
What is Patriot?
500
Why were the British eager to sign the Treat?y of Paris
What is that they were embarrassed?
500
In this sections of the DoI, the United States could now make alliances with other nations on their own.