American Revolution Review

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Charles Cornwallis was...

This American hero commanded the Continental Army and was unanimously voted as the 1st president of the United States

Someone who betrays their country

How were the colonists able to win Cowpens?

This group of soldiers from Vermont took Fort Ticonderoga, then helped the Patriots many times throughout the war

People who favored remaining with Britain over declaring independence

Another word for Hit and Run tactics

This man, who was from Virginia, wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence

Which of these is NOT a reason the Americans won the Revolution?

This fort was attacked by the Green Mountain Boys, and gave the Patriots their first cannons

Rights that are bestowed upon all people when they are born

This insanely popular essay written by Thomas Paine succeeded in urging the Americans to break free from British rule

The main organized army of the Patriots, led by George Washington

How do you pronounce Burgoyne?

The first big battle of the Revolution, occurring just north of Boston, and showed that Patriots could beat the British

Who won the Battle of Cowpens?

This massive Patriot win convinced the British to leave New England, and marked the failure of John Burgoyne's plan

People who sided with the colonists against the British

" I Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My Country." Was Said By Who?

Which of these are not a part of the Declaration of Independence?

This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, officially cut ties between the colonies and Britain

John Burgoyne and Lord Cornwallis were both...

Another word for "introduction"

This man, perhaps America's most well known traitor, betrayed the Patriots. He handed the Brits Fort West Point

The signing of this treaty officially ended the the American Revolution and gave America its independence.

What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, in which Charles Cornwallis was forced to surrender?

What is the capital of New York?

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

To accept, pass, and sign into law

General John Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans at

This was the final attempt at peace made by the Patriots, shortly before the war started.

George Washington lost this battle, which gave Britain control of New York for much of the rest of the war