American Revolution

What happened here?

What river is Washington and his men crossing in this famous painting?

This battle actually took place on Breed's Hill.

African American patriot leader killed in Boston when British troops fired into a crowd.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

This painting is of Washington at what winter encampment?

Who won the Revolutionary War?

This leader was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

This woman joined the Continental Army disguised as a man. She is the official "heroine" of MA

This date celebrates the birth of the United States.

"I have not yet begun to fight!"

This Patriot helped Franklin and Jefferson draft the Declaration of Independence.

June 15, 1775 he was made the commander and chief of the Continental Army.

These volunteer soldiers were ready to fight in a minute's notice.

There were thirteen of these before the Revolutionary War.

This British law required every paper document in the colony be taxed.

Who painted this portrait of George Washington?

This famous bell rang for four days after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

"I have not yet begun to fight!"

This etching done by Paul Revere about the Boston Massacre represents....

The "shot heard round the world" occurred in....

"Give me liberty or give me death"

This British general surrendered his army to George Washington in Yorktown 1781.

Ben Franklin was responsible for getting this country to aid the Patriots during the war.

The colonies fought against this country in the Revolutionary War.

"No taxation without representation!"

This cousin of John Adams organized the Boston Tea Party.

A nickname for the British soldiers was ...

He rode from Lexington to Concord to warn that the regulars were coming.

In this historic document, the American colonies declared their freedom from Britain.

A famous tea party, a terrible massacre and a historic horse ride took place in this city.

In his book Common Sense, he inspired colonists to seek independence.

The term used for a colonist loyal to the United States...

This skirmish, basically a street fight, between a mob of locals and the British March 5, 1770

The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in this city.

"Join or Die"

Some believe that this Philadelphia seamstress made the first American flag.

"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."

The Peace Treaty approved at the end of the war was called.

What does this painting represent?

This diplomat, patriot, inventor and thinker wrote the Declaration of Independence.

This was the last major battle of the Revolution.

This Patriot took water to troops and took her husband's place on the cannon crew.

Not a cup was served at this famous party where colonists raided three British ships.

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

Washington's army of about 10,000 spent the winter of 1777 camped here.

Who is this man?