fun facts
How many battles were in the whole of the revolutionary war?
Over 230
what was the outcome of the battle of lexington and concord?
American victory. The British marched into Lexington and Concord wanting to capture it but failed because of the prepared colonists
who was Paul Revere?
American silversmith and war hero
what was the purpose of the boston tea party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British government's Tea Act of 1773
what were the three key reasons the colonies wanted independence from great Britain
taxation without representation, British control over colonial affairs, and the perception of a tyrannical British government
what did the colonists call the British soldiers
Redcoats
how was the battle of yorktown won
merican victory. Outnumbered and outfought during a three-week siege in which they sustained great losses, British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. This last major land battle of the American Revolution led to negotiations for peace with the British and the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
who was george washington at the time of the revolutionary war
During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
why was aron burr important to the revolutionary war
aron Burr was a notable figure in the Revolutionary War, serving with distinction in the Continental Army. He participated in key battles, including the Battle of Quebec, where he helped recover the body of General Richard Montgomery. He also served as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington.
why was great britain even taxing the colonies in the first place
So they could pay off their war debts from the french and indian war
what country helped the colonies win the battle of yorktown
France
who waved the white flag at yorktown
At Yorktown, a British officer waved the white flag, followed by a drummer, to signal the surrender to the allied forces. This event occurred on October 17, 1781, as General Cornwallis decided to negotiate a surrender after realizing his situation was hopeless
who was the leader of England at the time of the war
King George the third
were people that wanted to be apart of Britain call loyalists true or false
True
who was the U.S representative in paris to sign the treaty of paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay representing the United States.
where was the country's first capital
New York
what was the halfway point in the war
Battle of vicksburg
who was Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a founding father of the United States, who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He helped draft the Constitution and advocated for its ratification.
e or false we celebrate fourth of july because that was the day the war ended
False
how long was the revolutionary war
8 years
what kind of bullets were used during the civil war
During the Civil War, the most common bullet was the Minié ball, a muzzle-loaded, spin-stabilizing bullet that became widely adopted by both Union and Confederate armies. These bullets were fired from rifled muskets and were known for their increased accuracy and range compared to earlier solid shot ‘
what was the turning point in the revolutionary war
Battle of saratoga
who was the british general during the revolutionary war
Sir william howe
why did britain really need the colonies
Financial and economical strategy
what was thomas jefferson doing during the revolutionary war
During the Revolutionary War, Thomas Jefferson played a key role in the movement for independence. He served as a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and later became the second governor of Virginia.