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| People in the thirteen colonies who supported independence were called? | Patriots |
| Many African Americans fought during the war. They believed in the promise that "all men are created equal." What were they hoping to gain? | Freedom |
| Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? | John Hancock. |
| After Thomas Paine published Common Sense, what did the colonists seek? | Independence from the British. |
| The Quakers, who are against all wars because they believe that fighting is wrong for any reason, are also known as what? | Pacifists. |
| Why was taking sides especially hard for members of the Anglican Church? | The British king was the head of the Anglican Church. |
| Who was a former Continental Army officer, that led the British army's attacks on Virginia towns. He was known as a traitor. | Benedict Arnold |
| What officially named the United States of America a new country? | The Treaty of Paris. |
| British and American representatives negotiated with one another to work out an agreement to led to the Treaty of Paris. Who was one of the American representatives? | Benjamin Franklin |
| In what state did most major Revolutionary War battles take place? | New York |
| Which of the Carolinas had more major battles? | South Carolina. |
| How many major battles were there in the Revolutionary War? | Sixteen. |
| What was Joseph Brant's real name? He was the son of Mohawk chief. He attended a British school in Connecticut and became a military leader. | Thayendangea |
| Two years before writing the Declaration of Independence,Thomas Jefferson, had written a pamphlet titled, "A Summary View of the Rights of British America." What was Jefferson's occupation? | lawyer |
| What did the Native Americans depend on the British for? | Native Americans depended on the British for trade. |
| Who did the Native American fight for? | N.A. fought for both sides during the war. |
| What was the role of the women in the war effort? | 1. Some women ran farms or businesses. 2. Other women helped collect funds or supplies. 3. Many women followed their husbands into battle. 4. Women also brought water to the soldiers and cooked food. 5. Many women nursed the sick and wounded. |
| What was the most dangerous role for women? | Women served as spies and messengers. |
| What name did Mary Ludwig Hays earn on the battlefield? | She earned the name Molly Pitcher by bringing water to the troops. |
| The French decided to help the Patriots because they won a major battle. Which major battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War? | Saratoga |
| Why did Richard Henry Lee suggest that the colonies become independent? | He felt that the colonies no longer owed allegiance to the king. |
| General George Washington asked for volunteers to spy on the British. Who was the young man that came forward and dressed as a schoolteacher, was captured, and hanged? He said,"I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country." | Nathan Hale |
| On July 12, 1776, the first constitution for our new country was called the Articles of Confederation. Who headed the committee to write the plan of government, the Articles of Confederation? | John Dickinson |
| To prepare and eat meals, Washington used a camp kitchen. It was equipped with all the pots, pans, and utensils he needed. What is another name for the camp kitchen? | mess chest |
| Who lead the Continental Army? | George Washington |
| Where was the farewell dinner for George Washington and his officers? | Fraunces Tavern |
| After saying his farewells, Washington said, " Having now finished the work assigned to me, I retire from the great theater of action." He was leaving public service forever, so he thought. Where was Washington's home to go and retire until called back to duty? | Virginia |
| What does allegiance mean? | Loyalty |
| What was the name of John Adams wife? John Adams sought the advice of his wife on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. The letters serve as eyewitness accounts of the Revolutionary War. | Abigail |
| What was the name of Thomas Paine's pamphlet? | Common Sense |
| Who was the colonists biggest supporter? | The French |
| George Rogers Clark defended settlers in the western lands. Why did many settlers in the western lands decide to help the Patriots? | The settlers wanted drive the British out of the western lands. |
| What was Mercy Otis Warren known for? | She wrote poems and plays. |
| What is the introductory statement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles called? | The Preamble of the United States Constituion |
| John Paul Jones and his crew captured the British war ship, Serapis in 1779. In one famous battle in the North Sea near Britain, the British ask Jones to surrender. What was his response? | "I have not yet begun to fight." |
| Bonus Point: “The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.” | Proverbs 15:33 |
| Bonus Point: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." | Proverbs 3:5 |
