War for Independence Review

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

6. Who was one of the American commanders 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?

18. Who was the author of Common Sense?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What British officer surrendered at Yorktown?

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

22. What British officer was defeated at Saratoga?

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

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

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

8. Who declared war against Great Britain?