Members of local militias began calling themselves this, because they could be ready to fight in a minute.
Who are minutemen?
100
Colonists who chose to fight for independence became known as this.
What are Patriots?
100
Some British soldiers were _________ or hired foreign soldiers.
What are mercenaries?
100
In September, 1774 the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia with this number of delegates.
What is 56/
100
This group of hired German soldiers were called______.
What are Hessians?
200
Because of their red uniforms, these soldiers made great targets.
What are Redcoats?
200
Those who remained loyal to Great Britain were also called Tories.
Who are Loyalists?
200
He was the first commander of the Continental Army that protected the colonies.
Who is George Washington?
200
This is the 1st battleground of the Revolutionary War, where the "shot heard round the world' was fired.
What is Lexington?
200
Over ______ Americans from many different backgrounds volunteered for The Revolutionary War.
What is 375,000?
300
This is when surround enemy and cut off their supply lines.
What is a siege?
300
This Mohawk leader (Joseph Brant) persuaded many Iroquois to support the British.
Who is Thayendanegea?
300
The United States of America was born on this date.
What is July 4, 1776?
300
On May 10, 1775, colonists surprise attacked this fort in northern New York…they captured the fort and a huge supply of weapons including cannons.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
300
This woman brought water to thirsty Patriot troops and loaded cannons.
Who is Molly Picther?
400
On July 5, 1775 the delegates signed this document for the British as an offering of peace.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
400
In this pamphlet, Thomas Paine argued for breaking away from Great Britain.
What is Common Sense?
400
Many Patriots wanted to make the this the “14th Colony”.
What is Canada?
400
When word arrived that the Redcoats were going to attack Charleston near Boston, the Patriots they rushed to fortify these to hills.
What is Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill?
400
In a series of battles, this British general forced the Continental Army to retreat and, after several months, forced them out of New York.
Who is General Howe?
500
On April 18, 1775 spies brought word to this man that the British were marching to Concord…he then raced through the countryside warning the minutemen that “the British were coming!”
Who is Paul Revere?
500
The founding fathers believed that all men possessed these rights…”life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
What are unalienable rights?
500
Virginia’s governor issued this document on November 7,1775 that promised freedom to any slave who fought for the British.
What is Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation?
500
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of this group of people.
Who are enslaved African Americans?
500
Benedict Arnold and his forces attacked this town on New Year’s Eve, 1775 and suffered a crushing defeat.