War for Independence Review

16. What has become known as the "shot heard around the world?"

9. What was the turning point of the American Revolution?

8. Who declared war against Great Britain?

19. Which British officer captured New York City and Philadelphia?

21. What organization was formed to protest the Stamp Act?

6. Who was one of the American commanders to capture Forts Ticonderoga and Crown Point?

15. What British officer surrendered at Yorktown?

2. What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

23. What was another name for the French and Indian War?

24. What was a popular rallying cry of the Americans?

20. What is the term for the people that backed the British in the war?

5. On what date did the Continental Congress unanimously approve the Declaration of Independence?

13. Who was the leading commander on the American frontier during the War for Independence?

18. Who was the author of Common Sense?

7. Who was the other American commander to capture Forts Ticonderoga and Crown Point?

12. Who were the mercenaries hired by Great Britain to help fight the Americans?

4. Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

14. What battle boosted American morale causing many soldiers to reenlist right before their term of service expired?

11. What is the general term for a soldier that is hired to fight for another country?

10. Where did Washington and his troops spend the harsh winter of 1777-1778?

22. What British officer was defeated at Saratoga?

17. What foreign nation most helped the Americans defeat the British?

3. Who was the commander-in-chief of the colonial forces?

1. Who became a famous American naval officer in the War for Independence?