8th Grade American Revolution

"Don't shoot 'til you see the whites of their eyes" was a famous quote from the Battle of ____.

The most important thing about the Battle of Bunker Hill (really at Breed's Hill) was___

British taxes include taxes on Sugar, Tea, paper goods and other goods sent from England

Which was NOT an effect of the French and Indian War?

The Boston Massacre in 1770 angered the colonists and many began to think about revolting against the King

The final battle of the American Revolution

The final battle of the American Revolution was at_____.

Washington crossed the Delaware R. on Dec. 25, 1776 and surprised and defeated the Hessians.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal......" comes from the __________.

"The shot heard 'round the world" refers to ______.

This became the rallying cry for the American colonists

What happened on July 4, 1776?

The ______ did not allow the colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mts. (land they just fought for)

Sons of Liberty tossed casks of tea in the harbor during this event

The ______ on Dec. 25, 1776 was a great win for the Patriots and encouraged them to keep fighting.

The first battle of the American Revolution was at _____.

American colonists resented the King's taxes because_____

He served as Washington's assistant and trusted advisor

The Patriots victory at Saratoga convinced the ___ to help the Patriots.

The British won the 1st Battle of Saratoga in Sept 1777, but lost the 2nd battle in Oct. 1777.

At the 2nd Battle of Saratoga the British surrendered 5,000 men including 7 generals

One major effect of the French & Indian War was Britain had a huge debt & started taxing the colonists

George Washington was chosen to be the Commander-in-Chief by the ___________.

When Benedict Arnold went to Fort Ticonderoga his main goal was to _____.

He wrote Common Sense, which convinced many colonists to join the Patriots cause for independence

Which group never wanted to declare independence from England?

He was a French ally and close friend of George Washington

After years of supporting the Patriot cause it was discovered that this man was really spying for the British

In 1770, five colonists who were harassing British soldiers were killed at what was known as ____

The 2nd Battle of ____ was a turning point in the war because it was a great victory for the Patriots.

The French lost the French & Indian War and lost most of its territories in North America

This war was called the 7 Years War, but last 9 years and was fought on several continents

He was the King of England during the American Revolution

What happened on April 19, 1775?

He was a naval commander who said "I have not yet begun to fight!"; Father of American Navy

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death?"

Paul Revere and William Dawes were sent to warn the Patriots that the British army was coming

Washington & his troops AND Lafayette & his French troops and French ships surrounded him at Yorktown

The winter spent at ___ was brutal--men had no food, supplies or winter clothing & died from disease and exposure