Important People Pt. 1
Who was the General of the American Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence when they were just 33 years old?
Thomas Jefferson
This is known as the "turning point" of the Revolutionary War.
Battle of Saratoga
In the Declaration of Independence, who were the colonists breaking away from?
The British
In what city did the Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia, PA
Who wrote their name the largest on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
This man was the first leader of the American Navy and is credited with saying "Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
This fort was captured by The Green Mountain Boys.
Ft. Ticonderoga
A person who works against his or her country is a what?
A Traitor
What was the name of the army of all 13 colonies?
The Continental Army
This man was a German who was brought in by George Washington to train troops at Valley Forge.
Frederick Von Steuben
This person was the American leader at the Battle of Saratoga. He said "Come on, brace boys, come on!"
After being injured, he later becomes a traitor.
Benedict Arnold
This is known as the final major battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris made the British recognize the 13 colonies as an ________ ________.
Independent Nation
This was a letter sent to King George III saying the colonists were still loyal, they just wanted a little more freedom. (Bonus 100 points if you can tell me what King George III does with it.)
The Olive Branch Petition (He throws it away)
This man was known as the "Swamp Fox" for surprising British troops before disappearing into the swamp.
Francis Marion
This man leads the group known as The Green Mountain Boys.
Ethan Allen
This southern city was captured by the British in 1778 and was used to ship goods and weapons.
Savannah, GA
Washington's strategy at Yorktown consisted of ________ the British by land and sea until they ran out of food.
Surround
A soldier who is paid to fight for another country is a _____.
Mercenary
Who published the paper know as "Common Sense." This paper said that it was time to part with the British.
Thomas Paine
Who was the Virginian member of the Continental Congress that was the first to tell Congress to vote for independence?
Richard Henry Lee
George Washington crosses the ______ River, to get to the city of ______. A battle ensues on December ___ and the _____ win.
Deleware, Trenton, 26, Colonists.
Which two countries were a major part in the Americans winning the Revolutionary War?
France and Spain
This slave was freed after his service and was celebrated for his success. He later died peacefully on his farm in Virginia.
James Armistead