Who were the German Mercenary soldiers for hire? • Hessians

What was the quote that came from the Battle of Bunker Hill? • “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes”

What action made by the colonists asked to have peace with Britain? • Olive Branch Petition

What is the type of fighting in which soldiers use swift hit and run attacks against the enemy? • Guerilla Warfare

What is the battle that was a “turning point” in the revolutionary war? • Battle of Saratoga (NY)

Who became the commander of the Continental Army? • George Washington

Who were the members of the “Committee of Five”? • • • • •

John Adams Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Robert Livingston RogerSherman

Where was the quote “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes” used?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution? • King George III

Who was the British General that fought mostly in the South? • Lord Charles Cornwallis

Where did the British move to when Washington’s troops surrounded them in Boston? • Nova Scotia

Who was the ambassador that convinced the French to side with the continentals? • Benjamin Franklin

From what enlightened philosopher did the DOI use to make their point? • John Locke

What did the first Continental Congress agree to do? How many were there? –Declaration of Resolves –12/13 (Georgia didn’t show)

Why was it important that Washington get a victory before January 1st? • New Years was a re-enlistment for the troops

Who was the French nobleman that came and helped the Continental Army prepare for war against Britain? • Marquis de Lafayette

What is known as the “Shot heard around the world”? Why? • Battle of Lexington-Concord • Beginning of Revolution

Who was the Prussian officer that came to help the continentals train against Britain?

• Barron Von Stuben

What Battle convinced the French to aid the colonies against Britain? • Battle of Saratoga (NY)

Who is giving the credit for writing most of the DOI?

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Washington do on the Christmas night in Pennsylvania that was incredible? Why did he do it? • Crossed the Delaware • To surprise attack the Hessians

Where did Washington lead his men to a much needed victory? Why did they win?

• Trenton NJ • Hessians were not prepared (drank night before)

What is the treaty of the end of the American Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

Where did the Continental Congress meet? (city)

• Philadelphia

Where did Washington and his troops have to endure a winter of no supplies and illness? Why is this significant? • Valley Forge • The continentals could have quit at this time, but didn’t.

What was the document that proclaimed the assertion of power should be with the colonies and not with Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

What were the new boundaries of the United States of America after the Revolutionary war was over? land from the Atlantic coast westward to the Mississippi River and from the Great Lakes south to Florida. Atlantic to Mississippi R Great lakes to FL

What are the four parts of the Declaration of Resolves?

– rights as British subjects – right to have legislation in the colonies – ban all trade with Britain – Pledged to meet again if their demands were not met

What is the name given to colonists that wanted independence?

• Patriots

What are the members of the colonial militia who promised to be ready at a minute’s notice- waited for the British in Lexington?

• Minute Men

What British officer commanded the troops at Bunker Hill?

• William Howe

On what hill did the battle of Bunker Hill actually take place?

• Breeds Hill

What are the two reasons colonists called for independence? –British government had violated their rights as British subjects –colonists had already died defending these rights

Who wrote the pamphlet that convinced many colonists to want independence? What was its name?

• Thomas Paine • Common Sense

What is the first part of the declaration of independence about?

–Statement of Basic Beliefs

What is the second part of the declaration of independence about?

• List of Grievances

What is the third part of the declaration of independence about? –Statement Declaring Independence

What book was John Lock famous for writing? What was the quote he wrote that Jefferson used?

• 2nd Treaties of Government • Inalienable Rights: “Life, Liberty, and property”.

What two southern ports fell to British?

• Savannah (GA) • Charleston (SC)

Who made the speech that said” …give me liberty or give me death!”

• Patrick Henry

What are four reasons that Washington was elected for his leadership role? • • • •

Southern Virginian Experienced (military) Well Connected

What are two significant reasons France was a helpful alliance? • Gave America political and logistical support

(NAVY/ARMY)

Where was Valley Forge?

• Pennsylvania

What did most of the continentals die from in the winter of 1777?

• Disease/Exposure

When one says, “God made man. Man is property of God; therefore, no man can take away the rights of another, because those rights were given by God.” They are talking about….

• Natural Rights

What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Yorktown

Who was the British General in the final battle of the Revolutionary War? • Lord Charles Cornwallis

What is significant about the geography of the final battle of the Revolutionary war? • It was on a peninsula (It was possible to surround Cornwallis)

How did the French make a difference at the final battle of the Revolutionary War? • They held the British Navy back from aiding Cornwallis • Their Army aided on land

What city of major trade was a disaster for Washington’s early campaign? (he had to evacuate his troops) • New York, NY