Stephens - American Revolution

Who was the royal governor of Massachusetts that led troops against colonial militias?

Where did the first battle of the revolution take place?

Which was NOT an advantage of the British in the war?

Official treaty that ended the Revolutionary War:

British General forced to withdraw from the lower south and surrender in Virginia in 1781

American colonists who continued to support England were known as:

Continental Army leader who attacked Quebec, protected Ft. Ticonderoga, & helped win @ Saratoga

What was the last effort to petition King George to prevent war?

Site of British surrender to George Washington

Author of Common Sense, which transformed the public mindset toward independence

This loss forced Washington & the Americans to retreat, narrowly evading capture.

Where did the Second Continental Congress meet?

Continental Army leader who drew the British on a chase throughout the South

Which of the following was NOT part of the Committee of Five?

British victory at high cost, as colonists fired only after seeing "the whites of their eyes"

Washington's victory here over the Hessians was critical in getting soldiers to reenlist

Which British General attacked Americans at Long Island?

Who rode out to warn the militias that British troops were on the move?

Which of the following was NOT true of the treaty ending the Revolution?

Turning point of war--colonists secured official French alliance

In a surprise attack on Christmas Day, Washington & his troops crossed this river to attack: