The American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on....

What happened at Valley Forge?

Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired?

People in the colonies who stayed loyal to the English Crown were called

Opinion pamphlet that pushed for independence from England and blamed everything on the King

At this meeting Congress united against Britain and set up the Continental Army and named Washington as leader

In which battle did the British capture an incredibly important American city which crushed the morale of the Americans?

Who convinced the French to fight on the side of the Americans?

In which of the following battles did Washington cross the Delaware and surprise the Hessians on Christmas?

Paul Revere said the British are coming the British are coming

Who wrote Common Sense?

What did the Treaty of Paris do?

First MAJOR BATTLE OF THE WAR: Colonists lose but it lifted their morale because it showed they could fight the British

Who fired the first shots at Lexington?

What is Benedict Arnold most known for?

Last attempt to make peace with the King/England.... but the king tore it up

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important in the war?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

What Was The Battle Of Yorktown?

A primary source is a source directly from the time period being studied

People who supported independence from Britain were called

Who warned many of the colonists before the battle of Lexington?