American Revolution

Who said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

At what famous battle did British General Cornwallis surrender, leading to the end of the revolution?

British troops were known by what name?

Which treaty, signed on September 3, 1782 and ratified on April 17, 1783, officially ended the revolution?

What year did the Revolutionary War begin?

Who rode through the night carrying messages that the British were coming?

Who was known at the female Paul Revere for riding in the night to warn Colonial troops of the approaching British?

On the 4th of July, 1776, what important paper was signed?

Explain what "Taxation without representation" means.
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The Patriots dressed as Indians and threw some cargo overboard. This was called _____.

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

What happened last?

Who is remembered for the speech "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?

How many of the American colonies were a part of the revolution?

During the Revolutionary War, people living in the colonies were split into three categories – Patriots, Loyalists and Neutral. If you had lived in the colonies during this time, which group would you be in? Why?
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What European country became a major ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War?

Who was the first signer of the Declaration Independence?

What country did the American colonies rebel against?

Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?

What was the date of the Boston Tea Party?

What person did not sign the Declaration of Independence?

The British needed to raise money to pay off their debt. What things did they put taxes on?

Many colonists remained faithful to Britain. What were they called?

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?

The king that was taxing the colonies was?

What was the main reason that the American colonies rebelled and fought for their independence?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Who was nicknamed Molly Pitcher?

What lawyer defended British troops after the Boston Massacre and later played a role in persuading Congress to declare independence?

What happened first?

What year did the United States issue the Declaration of Independence?