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American Revolution: A Journey for Independence

Explore the pivotal events, key figures, and decisive battles of the American Revolution, shaping a nation's destiny with courage and determination.

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American Revolution: A Journey for Independence

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  1. American Revolution

  2. A___________ favored war with the British Patriot

  3. A_______ worked for hire as a Professional soldier. Mercenary

  4. A__________ wanted to make drastic Changes to society. Radical

  5. A_______ formed political alliances To achieve a common goal. ally

  6. A_________ favored peaceful solutions to The conflict with the British. loyalists

  7. The first major battle of the Revolutionary War took place at? Bunker Hill

  8. General Burgoyne’s surrender at_________ Marked the turning point of the war? Saratoga

  9. The battle of _______ began with Washington’s crossing of the Delaware. Trenton

  10. The Battle of ________ was the final conflict Of the American Revolution. Yorktown

  11. The battle of ___________ was a Victory for Morgan because of his Use of unconventional tactics? cowpens

  12. When Congress voted to approve the _________ __ __________, the colonists Had made their final decision regarding Their relationship with Britain. Declaration of Independence

  13. The battles of Long Island and Saratoga Took place in ______________ New York

  14. Washington changed his enlistment policy During the revolution by allowing ______ African American to join the Continental Army. Free

  15. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 provided for the Return of _______ to Spain, the Atlantic Ocean forming the eastern boundary of the U.S. and The recognition the the U.S. is an independent nation. Florida

  16. The 2nd Continental Congress sent a petition To _________. George III

  17. What were the three main ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Natural Rights British Wrongs Independence

  18. “Convinced of the necessity of separation” Is a quote taken from what document? Common Sense

  19. Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine

  20. Who defeated the British warship the Serapis? John Paul Jones

  21. Who helped the patriot cause by seizing British Forts on the southwestern frontier? Governor of Spanish Louisiana

  22. The British army was trapped at Yorktown By a fleet of ________ ships. French

  23. In addition to warmer weather, necessities Collected and delivered by_______ Helped to ease the harsh weather Conditions at Valley Forge. Women

  24. __________ made a mistake that Ultimately led to the defeat of the British army when he ordered a retreat to the Yorktown Peninsula. General Cornwallis

  25. A mutual agreement with British __________ finalized the colonies’ Independence from Great Britain. Parliament

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