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Patriots were warned not to fire until they could “see the whites of their eyes” during THIS battle

The Battle of Bunker Hill

This was the FIRST battle between the Americans and the British

The Battles of Lexington & Concord

The Battle of Bunker Hill was considered this type of victory for the Patriots

“psychological victory” BECAUSE while they were defeated – it was not because they were bad soldiers, the Patriots just did not have enough ammunition or men to fend off the British a third time.

This was the final battle of the war. Name the Battle and the General who surrendered.

The Battle of Yorktown. General Cornwallis surrendered.

This victory convinced the French to ally with the Americans and join the war. Name that Battle!

The Battle of Saratoga

He was appointed General of the Continental Army during the Second Continental Congress. Name that General!

George Washington

During the winter of , the Continental Army stayed HERE

Valley Forge, PA

He wrote both Common Sense and The American Crisis which inspired many Americans to join the cause of Liberty

Thomas Paine: Common Sense sparked interest in declaring independence while The American Crisis inspired soldiers to keep up the good fight.

On Christmas Eve 1776, Washington and his men crossed THIS body of water to surprise their enemy. Name that body of water!

The Delaware River

List at least three (3) advantages the Americans had GOING INTO the American Revolution

Possible Answers: -Fighting for their freedom/land -Had an excellent military leader -Only had to send supplies a short distance

The British hired these foreign soldiers to fight during the war. What were they called and where were they from?

Hessians from Germany

The British were victorious in these battles

Battle of Lexington & Battle of Bunker Hill *Note: These are the only British victories we focused on!

The British were focused on “cutting off” this region. Name that region!

New England. They believed if they could control this region, they would be successful in defeating the rebel cause.

He effectively ended Britain’ hopes for a victory over the rebellious colonies on October 19, 1781.

General Cornwallis

List at least three (3) advantages the British had GOING INTO the American Revolution

Possible Answers: -Support from the Loyalists -Army of well-trained soldiers -Plenty of supplies/money

The mascot for the Democratic party is…

The donkey/jackass (*Note: Named for President Andrew Jackson)

John McCain ran for President for THIS political party

The Republicans

You must be THIS OLD to run for President…

35 years young

In order to win the Presidential Election, you must secure HOW MANY ELECTORAL VOTES?

270 to win!

What will happen on January 20 th ? What IS January 20 th ?

January 20 th is Inauguration Day. The President-Elect will take the oath of office and take over as President of the United States for the next four years.

Which two countries, aside from Britain and her colonies, fought in the American Revolution?

France & Spain

The Declaration of Independence states that THESE are the natural rights of the people

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness

List three (3) things that occurred at the Second Continental Congress

Possible Answers: -Writing of the Olive Branch Petition -Establishment of the Continental Army -Washington appointed General of Continental Army

HE helped train patriot soldiers during the Winter at Valley Forge

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

List the conditions/terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783

Signed Sept , Britain was forced to formally recognize America as an independent nation, Mississippi River was set as the western boundary for the US, Britain was forced to leave its forts in the west, and Spain regained control of Florida (for its assistance in the war). America also promised to pay Britain what they owed in taxes!

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