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This document not only justified breaking away from Britain but also inspired ideas on how governments should function
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
George Washington’s letter revealed that his army was suffering from a lack of this essential resource.
What are food and supplies?
100
The British Army had these two major advantages,
What are financial resources and a well-equipped military force, Abundant access to funds
100
This Virginian was chosen as commander in chief of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
100
These colonial fighters were known for being ready to battle with very little warning.
Who were the minutemen?
200
In The American Crisis, Thomas Paine warned that the fight for independence would be this.
What is difficult and full of hardship?
200
Falling between the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Meeting of the Second Continental Congress, this battle marked an early confrontation in the war.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
200
This was one of the key advantages that motivated the American forces to fight for their independence.
What is strong motivation to fight?
200
This meeting of colonial delegates in 1775 led to the formation of the Continental Army and the appointment of its leader.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
200
This American general, once a hero of the Battle of Saratoga, became infamous for attempting to surrender West Point to the British.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
300
This 1783 agreement officially ended hostilities and recognized American independence from Britain.
What is the Peace of Paris?
300
The Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Breed’s Hill were closest to this line of longitude.
What is 75° W?
300
On this date, the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence.
What is July 4, 1776?
300
Though the British technically won this early battle, they suffered heavy losses and realized the colonists were tougher than expected.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
300
This American naval commander famously declared, “I have not yet begun to fight!” during a battle against the British warship Serapis.
Who was John Paul Jones?
400
James Armistead Lafayette played a crucial role in the war by acting as this kind of operative for the Americans.
What is a spy?
400
This major river played a significant role in the Battles of Saratoga and Albany.
What is the Hudson River?
400
This future U.S. president was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
This town was the site of the first armed conflict between British soldiers and American minutemen.
What is Lexington?
400
unbearable
Intolerable
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The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it helped secure an alliance with this European nation.
What is France?
500
This group believed that African Americans should take up arms in support of American independence.
Who are African Americans fighting for the Patriot cause?
500
This 1776 pamphlet by Thomas Paine argued that America must break away from Britain
What is Common Sense?
500
These two riders warned the colonists about the British march toward Lexington and Concord.
Who were Paul Revere and William Dawes?
500
a disloyal act against one’s country, often by helping an enemy
treason