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American Rev. Quiz1
American Revolution Quiz on Words of Change and Battles 8, 9, and 11
Question | Answer |
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"The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming!" | Paul Revere |
"One if by land, two if by sea." | Patriot Leaders |
"These are the times that try mens souls." | Thomas Paine |
"What a glorious morning for America!" | Samuel Adams |
"Give me liberty or give me death!" | Patrick Henry |
"The shot heard around the world." | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
"I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." | Nathan Hale |
The Battle of Lexington/ Corcord on April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord People | Brit. Gen Gage, Army, Major Pitcairn; Pat. militia, Cap John Parker |
The Battle of Lexington/ Corcord on April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord Events | British army- collect military equipment. Militia- protect our supplies. British fire shot. Fight. 8 patriots dead. Brit. go to Concord. Patriots win! |
The Battle of Lexington/ Corcord on April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord Impact | Emerson- "shot heard around the world" War has started |
The Battle at Sullivans Island on June 28, 1776 People | Brit. soldiers, Gen. Henry Clinton; Pat. Gen William Moultrie, Slaves, 5000 SC militia, Continental Troops, William Jasper |
The Battle at Sullivans Island on June 28, 1776 Events | Gen. Clinton wanted to capture Charles Towne and the fort on Sullivans Island for a Brit. base. SC finishesd the fort out of Palmetto logs and sand. Brit. plan didnt work. Brit. cannon ball knocks the flag down and over the wall. |
The Battle at Sullivans Island on June 28, 1776 Events cont. | Sg. William Jasper rescued the flag and returned it to its former position. Pat. win! We have new flag. |
The Battle at Sullivans Island on June 28, 1776 Impact | Port remains open, Supply line is open for Patriot army, Safe harbor for our navy, Base for our rebel pirates |
The Battle at Trenton on Dec. 25, 1776 in Trenton, New Jersey People | Brit. Hussians, Col. Rall, army; Pat. Gen. Washington, army/ militia |