Important Patriots
An American Patriot and member of the Sons of Liberty, who rode about 12.5 miles to warn Americans.
Who is Paul Revere?
July 4, 1776.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A document in which the colonists severed their ties to Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Prussian drillmaster who helped train American forces at Valley Forge in the American Revolutionary War.
Who was Baron Von Steuben?
The 1st battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Congord?
An important American General, who went to become the 1st President of the Untied States.
Who is George Washington?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams & Benjamin Franklin.
Who are the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
The supreme law of the USA.
What is the Constitution?
Commanding general of the British forces that were defeated at Yorktown in 1781, ending the American Revolution.
Who was Charles Cornwallis?
A battle that took place on the strategic point of Breed's Hill. British victory on account of the depletion of American supplies. yet gave them confidence- It pushed Americans towards a final decision for war.
What was Bunker Hill?
He is considered the 1st black Patriot and was killed during the Boston massacre.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
John Locke.
Which philosopher influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
A founding documents written by James Madison. It makes up the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (Battle of New York and Yorktown)
Who was George Washington?
Occurred on December 25th. Washington crosses Deleware River and takes advantage of Hessains. Because they were celebrating Christmas, he takes the Hessians by surprise. A victory for the Continental Army.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
An American spy who crossed enemy lines to gather information to the plans of the British Army and was hung as a spy by the British.
Who was Nathan Hale?
A list of complaints by the colonists that were outlined in the Declaration of Independence. The list was approved by the Continental Congress. The list proved that their was good reason to demand independence from England. They are directed at King George III of England.
What is the list of Grievances?
A treatise that outlines a theory of civil society. Written by John Locke.
What is the Two Treatises of Government?
Young patriot from France who became George Washington's aide durng the Revolution. Gave money to the colonial cause and became like a son to George Washington.
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
The turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River, and, most importantly, showed the French that the Americans had the potential to beat their enemy, Great Britain.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
A woman who made a 40-mile, all night ride to rally American forces.
Who is Sybil Ludington?
The permission of the people. Governments authority depends on the permission of the people.
What is consent of the governed?
An American Patriot, soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Who was Nathan Hale?
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay by the French fleet. He was sandwiched between the French navy and the American army. He surrendered October 19, 1781
What was the battle of Yorktown?