American Revolution

Question 1

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 2

Ethan Allen was...

Accepted Answer

part of the Green Mountain Boys

Question 3

Who won the war?

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Patriots

Question 4

The American Revolution lasted...

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7 years

Question 5

British

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Redbellies, Lobsterbacks, Red Coats

Question 6

James Armistead was...

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African American spy, a Patriot

Question 7

What could have happened to the men that signed the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

They could have been hanged

Question 8

Name of the FAMOUS painting that has Washington in it...

Accepted Answer

Washington Crosses the Delaware

Question 9

Declaration of Independence was signed...

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July 4, 1776

Question 10

The president of the 2nd Continental Congress

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Question 11

Phyllis Wheatly was...

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wrote letters and poetry, an African American slave

Question 12

The Declaration of Independence...

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Stated what Americans stood for, made their wish for Independence known

Question 13

a minuteman is...

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a farmer that also fought in a war, someone ready to fight in a minutes notice

Question 14

Last ditch effort to make peace with Britain...

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Olive Branch Petition

Question 15

What battle convinces the French that the Patriots CAN win the war?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

Question 16

The last Battle of the war...

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Battle at Yorktown

Question 17

The 2nd Continental Congress made these decisions...

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to Declare Independence, Olive Branch Petition, created the Continental Army, Named George Washington general

Question 18

Washington crossed the Delaware during...

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Battle of Trenton

Question 19

Women in the war...

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hid ammo, served as nurses, wrote letters and poetry

Question 20

A pamphlet that broke down the reasons for Independence in common language...

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Common Sense

Question 21

The president of the 2nd Continental Congress...

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signed the Declaration of Independence VERY LARGE, John Hancock

Question 22

Treason is...

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a crime against your country

Question 23

The writer of the Declaration of Independence was...

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 24

Militia were also known as...

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Continental Army

Question 25

Nations who helped the United States...

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Spain, France

Question 26

The "official" end of the war was...

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the Treaty of Paris

Question 27

Which side was known for wearing RED?

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British

Question 28

Who signed the Declaration of Independence VERY LARGE?

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John Hancock

Question 29

African Americans in the war...

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served as spies, fought as soldiers, wrote letters and poetry

Question 30

The Green Mountain Boys and Ethan Allen....

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Helped take Fort Ticonderoga and the cannons, militia group from Vermont

Question 31

Which side had a poorly trained army?

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Patriots

Question 32

"Give me liberty, or give me death."

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 33

Someone paid to fight in a war...

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Mercenary

Question 34

a surprise attack on the Hessians on Dec. 25

Accepted Answer

Battle of Trenton

Question 35

Patriots

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Militia, Americans, Colonists

Question 36

the "Turning Point" of the war....

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

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