Jeopardy Final Jeopardy Rights of the People Important People Battles Points of View Treaty of Paris $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Final Jeopardy

1 - $100 When King George declares war on the colonies, what right is he taking from them? Limited Government Consent of the Governed Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Equality C

1 - $200 When the King says that the colonists will have no say in Parliament (British Government), what right is being taken away from them? Limited Government Consent of the Governed Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Equality B

1 - $300 When King George says that the citizens of Great Britain have a right to a jury trial, but the colonial citizens do not; what right is he taking away? Limited Government Consent of the Governed Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Equality D

1 - $400 What did the colonists believe was the purpose/job of the government? To spread religious freedom To collect taxes To find new land to conquer To protect the rights of individual citizens D

1 - $500 List 5 complaints the colonists had against King George (Answers will vary)

2 - $100 Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson

2 - $200 Who was the leader of the Continental Army? George Washington

2 - $300 Who convinced the French to send aid to the colonies during the Revolutionary War? Benjamin Franklin

2 - $400 Who helped to unite the colonists by writing the document, “Common Sense”? Thomas Paine

2 - $500 During the American Revolution, what was the name of the group of men who created an Army to help unify the colonies, helped publish “Common Sense”, adopted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the Olive Branch Petition (to help gain peace with Great Britain)? The 2nd Continental Congress

3 - $100 Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered to be a “turning point” in the Revolutionary War? The colonists victory over the British showed France that they might be able to win! It helped convince France that they should ally with America.

3 - $200 What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War? The Battle of Yorktown

3 - $300 The winter at Valley Forge was very difficult for the American soldiers. What was something good that happened because of the winter at Valley Forge? The soldiers had time to train and prepare.

3 - $400 How did the French help the Continental Army at the Battle of Yorktown? The French Navy was able to block off the harbor and cut off the British supply ships.

3 - $500 Give two advantages and disadvantages for both the American army AND the British army. (You should have 4 things written down) Answers will vary

4 - $100 What was NOT a role played by women during the Revolutionary War? Leaders in the government Take charge of farms and businesses Help their husbands on the battlefield Fight in battles and spy on the enemy A

4 - $200 Which group supported the British during the Revolutionary War because they hoped to get their freedom? African Americans

4 - $300 Who sided with the colonists during the Revolutionary War because they hoped they could get their land back? Native Americans

4 - $400 Who may have sided with the colonists because they believed they would gain their freedom after the war ended? African American slaves

4 - $500 Why were the French afraid to declare war on the British at first? Why did they change their minds? They did not want to get into another war with the powerful British army. They changed their minds because Benjamin Franklin convinced them and the American army started winning important battles.

5 - $100 What officially ended the war? The Treaty of Paris

5 - $200 Which countries signed the Treaty of Paris? The United States and England

5 - $300 What did England have to do immediately after signing the Treaty of Paris? Recognize America as an independent country free from British rule.

5 - $400 What is an alliance? A friendship made between two countries.

5 - $500 What is a treaty? An agreement to end a war.

Final Jeopardy What is the volume of a rectangular prism with the following measurements: Length = 15 feet Width = 12 feet Height = 4 feet BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE CORRECT UNIT IN YOUR ANSWER. IF YOU DON’T INCLUDE THE UNIT, YOUR ANSWER WILL NOT BE CORRECT! 720 cubic feet