American Revolution

Question 1

His signature was the largest and in the middle, large enough for the King to see without his glasses.

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John Hancock

Question 2

Leader of the Continental Army, he would go on to become our 1st President.

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George Washington

Question 3

Washington surprises the British and gains 2 major victories in a week in New Jersey.

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Battles of Trenton and Princeton

Question 4

Even after being defeated by the Americans, the British still held what territory in North America?

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What is today Canada

Question 5

The Revolutionary War began in April of 1775 at?

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Lexington and Concord

Question 6

Local militia members that were ready to fight as soon as they were called upon were know as?

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Minutemen

Question 7

Washington put him in charge to train and teach military tactics to the men at Valley Forge

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Baron Von Steuben

Question 8

Document signed that officially recognized the surrender of the British.

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Treaty of Paris 1783

Question 9

Colonists who chose to fight for Independence were known as?

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Patriots

Question 10

Today, the Declaration of Independence is kept where?

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National Archives

Question 11

Primary author/ writer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 12

Key victory for the British in South Carolina. Horatio Gates is removed from command after.

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Battle of Camden

Question 13

England's plan to divide the colonies in 2 parts to keep control of the resources in the south.

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Southern Strategy

Question 14

Washington and his troops had to survive the terrible winter of 1777-78 here.

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Valley Forge

Question 15

Thomas Paine would author an explanation of why independence was important.... called what?

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"Common Sense"

Question 16

Washington's tactics to wear down and suffocate the British at Yorktown were what?

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Siege / Naval Blockade

Question 17

This battle ends the Revolution as Washington defeats Cornwallis.

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 18

The 3 "Inalienable Rights" granted in the Declaration of Independence are?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Question 19

We allied with the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga, our Navy was especially helpful.

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France

Question 20

Loyalist vs. Patriot, colonists' fought each other at this American victory in South Carolina

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Battle of Kings Mountain

Question 21

The first major battle of the Revolution would take place here, just outside of Boston.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 22

Christmas night, Washington crosses this river to surprise the British and the Hessions.

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Deleware River

Question 23

He rode out in the middle of the night to warn people the "Regulars" were coming.

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Paul Revere

Question 24

Swift, hit and run type of attacks, the "Swamp Fox", in the south was famous for this.

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Guerilla Warfare

Question 25

People who were loyal to England and the King, yet lived in the colonies were called what?

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Loyalists

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