| A | B |
| The second Continental Congress | formed an army, elected an army leader, and declared independence |
| Because Paine's Common Sense was so easy to understand | many people were convinced we should separate from Britain |
| The Declaration of Indepence was written | after people read Common Sense |
| A main point in the Declaration of Indepence | people have rights that should not be taken away |
| According to the Declaration of Indepence | King George abused his power |
| It was dangerous to sign the Declaration of Independence | because this would cause you to be labeled a traitor to Britain |
| Washington put cannons around Boston | and this forced the British out |
| After the victory at Trenton | Americans had new hope for victory |
| After the win at Saratogs | the French joined us in fighting Britain |
| African Americans | fought in nearly every battle of the Revolution |
| During the war | Prince Hall tried to end slavery |
| The French and Spanish | helped us get out Independence from Britain |
| George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones | were determined to win |
| The arrival of the French navy | helped Washington win at Yorktown |
| After the battle of Yorktown | the Revolutionary War was over |
| Von Steuben | trained American soldiers |
| Women | sewed, cooked, delivered water to help in the Revolution |