True or False: the British had a better understanding of the geography of the country.
False
Who wrote "That all men are created equal"?
Thomas Jefferson
He tried to turn over the fort at West Point to the British
Benedict Arnold
the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
True or False: According to the Treaty of Paris, the western border of the US was the Appalachian Mountains
False
The List of Grievances is complaining about who?
King George III
Colonist who favored American independence
Patriot
Turning Point of the War
Battle of Saratoga
Wrote The Crisis and Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
The Battle of ______ is famous for the quote, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Battle of Bunker Hill
British commander who defeated Washington at the Battle of Long Island in New York, but let the Continental Army escape.
General William Howe
Commander of the Continental Army
Washington
Resolution of Independence
The colonists declare their independence from Britain
Which spy said ""I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"?
Nathan Hale
What is the List of Grievances?
A list of complaints about the British King (King George)
Vermont colonial militia led by Ethan Allen that made a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga
The Green Mountain Boys
Washington and troops were low on supplies, food, and clothing because it was a harsh winter. Many soldiers died. This is considered the low point of the war for the U.S
Winter at Valley Forge
Thomas Paine wrote _____ to convince Americans to re-enlist in the Continental Army.
The Crisis
True or False: The Continental army suffered a terrible military defeat at Valley Forge
False
What is a Hessian?
German mercenaries or soldiers for hire
This treaty ended the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris
3 parts of the Declaration of Independence
Preamble, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence.
True or False: A patriot supported independence for the colonies
True
Nicknamed the Swamp Fox for his swift hit-and-run raids against British forces in the Carolinas
Francis Marion
The Battle of ______ was won with the help of the French soldiers and the French Navy.
Battle of Yorktown
The use of troops or ships to prevent anything from entering or leaving a city or region
Blockade
A person who betrays his or her country
Traitor
True or False: A Hessian was a French mercenary.
False
Who commanded the British forces at the Battle of Saratoga and surrendered?
John Burgoyne
The Battle of _____ is nicknamed, "The Shot Heard 'Round the World."
Lexington and Concord
True or False: Benedict Arnold is considered a traitor to this country because he offered to hand over Fort Ticonderoga to the British
FALSE!!
Army formed in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress and led by General George Washington
Continental Army
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Loyalist
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point?
The victory convinced the French to join the War.
Washington's soldiers began crossing the Delaware River on Christmas. The next morning, they surprise attacked the Hessians.
Battle of Trenton
An offer of peace sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George lll
Olive Branch Petition
a professional soldier for hire.
mercenary
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress
John Hancock
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Jefferson
battle in New York in which more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured. The troops to survive, retreated under cover of night across the East River to Manhattan.
Battle of Long Island
King of England during the American Revolution
King George III
Leader of the Green Mountain Boys
Ethan Allen
What is the Preamble?
Introduction to the Constitution and basic human rights
young Frenchman that volunteered to help the U.S.
Marquise de Lafayette
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