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Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD JEOPARDY! Documents BattlesPeople Taking Sides Battle Maps Vocab. Final Jeopardy!

Daily Double Graphic and Sound Effect! DO NOT DELETE THIS SLIDE! Deleting it may cause the game links to work improperly. This slide is hidden during the game, and WILL not appear. In slide view mode, copy the above (red) graphic (click once to select; right click the border and choose “copy”). Locate the answer slide which you want to be the daily double Right-click and choose “paste”. If necessary, reposition the graphic so that it does not cover the answer text. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Daily Double!!!

Before the war began, which pamphlet convinced many Americans to fight for independence from Britain? +20 to each team correct: Who wrote this document? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Common Sense by Thomas Paine Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

The Declaration of Independence said that all people have the right to live, the right to be free, and the right to ______ ________. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

pursue happiness Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

When the Declaration of Independence said “everyone is created equal”, name at least one group they were leaving out. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Women, African Americans, or American Indians Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Describe at least two things the Declaration of Independence said in the main body. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Described that all people are born with certain rights. Listed all the things the King had done against the colonists to deny these rights. Explained that the colonists were justified in their rebellion. Declared the colonies to be free from Britain. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) What is the name of the document that ended the Revolutionary War and (b) what two things did it give the colonists for winning the war? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) Treaty of Paris (b) Independence from Britain and land (All land north to British Canada, west to the Mississippi River, and south to Spanish Florida!) Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

In which two Massachusetts towns were the first battles of the Revolutionary War fought? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Lexington and Concord Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Why did Washington and his army cross the icy Delaware River late on Christmas night? Bonus: +50 to EACH team that can name this upcoming battle. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

To surprise the Hessian soldiers (his men needed a victory!) Bonus: Battle of Trenton Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) Who won the Battle at Saratoga and (b) why is it considered the “turning point” of the war? Must answer both parts correctly to receive points! Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) The Continental Army/Americans/Patriots (b) After this victory, the French decide to help the colonists! (They sent weapons, supplies, soldiers, and their navy) Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

What was the strategy of the American army for fighting in the South? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

They would do a surprise attack on the British and then retreat. They kept their armies on the move. They caused the British to use up their supplies and get worn down. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Daily Double!!!

(a) What role did the French play in the Battle of Yorktown and (b) what is significant about this battle? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) The French helped the American army surround the British army in Yorktown. The French navy blocked the British ships from helping the trapped army. (b) This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War! America WON the war! Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Who was the Commander in Chief (main leader) of the Continental Army? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

General George Washington Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Thomas Jefferson Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Who led many brave attacks against the British at Saratoga but later became a traitor by helping the British? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Benedict Arnold Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Name one way Baron Friedrich von Steuben helped the Continental Army while they were camped at Valley Forge.

Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Possible Answers: He helped them become better soldiers. He helped them become more disciplined/unified. He trained them how to use their weapons properly. He improved the health conditions at the camp.

(a) Who was General Cornwallis and (b) what did he eventually do at the Battle of Yorktown? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) General Cornwallis was the leader of the British Army. (b) He surrendered to the American Army at the Battle of Yorktown. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

People who felt it was wrong to rebel joined which side in the war? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Loyalist side/ British side Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

List two reasons some people became loyalists. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Possible Answers: -Some felt the King was not doing anything wrong. -Some were afraid they would lose money/their businesses/their jobs. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Daily Double!!!

Why did many Native Americans choose to join sides with the British? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

They believed that the British would help protect their land from the colonists. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Which side did African Americans join and why? Be careful! ;) Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

African Americans joined BOTH sides during the war because BOTH sides offered them freedom if they fought. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

List 3 reasons some people chose to become Patriots. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Possible Answers: They didn’t like the Proclamation of 1763, which wouldn’t let them settle west of Appalachians. They were tired of British soldiers living among them. They were angry about being taxed without representation. They were persuaded by Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. They did not want to be ruled by King George/didn’t think he was fair. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) Based on the map, who won the Battle of Long Island (1776)? (b) How do you know? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

(a) The British won (b) The map shows the British attacking and the Americans retreating. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

What is the name of the natural feature both armies crossed during the Battle of Long Island? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

The Hudson River Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Using the map, tell how many more battles the Americans won than the British in the North. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

One. The Americans won 5 battles, the British won 4 battles. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Use the map. (a) Who won the two battles closest to Philadelphia? (b) What were the names of those two battles? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD Bonus: +50 for EACH team that can tell the effects of these two victories.

(a) The British (b) The Battles of Germantown and Brandywine Bonus: Because the British won these two battles, they were able to take over Philadelphia. The British lived comfortably in the city during the winter while Washington’s men suffered in the cold at Valley Forge. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Using the map and your knowledge of the Battle Yorktown, how did the French navy (represented by ships) help the Americans win the battle of Yorktown? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

The French navy helped trap the British soldiers in Yorktown. Because of them, the rest of the British army could not get through to help the trapped General Cornwallis. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Name of someone who chose to be loyal to the king. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

loyalist Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

What is a person called who is not loyal and betrays his/her country? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Traitor Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

What does surrender mean? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

To give up to the other side. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

If someone is a mercenary, what does that mean? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

It means they are a soldier who is paid for fight for a foreign country. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Using what you know about the definition of the word revolution, explain why you think the War for Independence is also called the Revolutionary War. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Revolution means “a sudden, complete change.” By fighting against Britain who had ruled the colonies for so long, the colonists were fighting for a whole new way of doing things- were completely changing how they were ruled. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Final Jeopardy Make your wager! Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

List 3 strengths AND 3 weaknesses of the Continental Army. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD

Strengths –Strong leaders, like George Washington –Knew the land (“home field” advantage) –Had support and help from locals –Fighting for a cause they believed in (freedom) Weaknesses –Not as well trained/experienced –Not as much money, supplies, weapons –Many soldiers deserted (ran away) –Many soldiers died from diseases Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD