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Revolutionary War Vocabulary
Powerful Voices
200
Which general betrayed the colonists and joined the British?
Benedict Arnold.
200
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?
Lexington and Concord.
200
I wrote about women's rights to my husband who was president.
Abigail Adams.
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
200
What is the definition of a Patriot?
A colonist who supported independence from Britain.
200
Who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington.
200
Which British General surrendered at Yorktown
General Cornwallis
200
In which battle did Washington launch a sneak attack, crossing the Icy Delaware river on Christmas night?
Trenton
200
I wrote a poem about George Washington.
Phyllis Wheatley
200
Who was the king accused of violating colonists’ rights?
King George III
200
What is the definition of a Loyalist?
A colonist who remained loyal to the British king.
200
I warned the colonists, "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere.
300
I am a leader of the Green Mountain Boys in Vermont
Ethan Allen
300
What city was the British headquarters for most of the war?
New York
300
I disguised as a man to fight in the Continental Army.
Deborah Sampson.
300
Who worked as a diplomat in France to gain support for the colonies?
Benjamin Franklin.
300
What is a written agreement between countries to end a conflict and establish peace?
Treaty
300
I wrote Common Sense attacking King George.
Thomas Paine.
400
I am a French noble who fought alongside Americans.
Marquis de Lafayette.
400
In this Battle (fought on Breed's Hill), although the British secured a victory, the Patriots demonstrated their ability to put up a strong defense.
Bunker Hill
400
I brought food and water to the men and fired a canon.
Molly Pitcher
400
I was the 2nd president of the United States.
John Adams.
400
What is a Militia?
Volunteer Army
400
I said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
500
I am an African who fought with minutemen at Concord.
Peter Salam.
500
What battle ended with a British surrender?
Yorktown
500
I am the female version of Paul Revere.
Sybil Ludington.
500
I was the first to sign the declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
500
This is a form of government where the people get to vote for their leaders, representatives, and laws.
Democracy
500
I was hanged by the British for being a spy.
Nathan Hale.