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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Battle of Yorktown | Final major battle of the war. British General Cornwallis surrendered. American victory! |
| Battle of Bunker Hill | Colonists fought bravely but ran out of ammunition and retreated. Famous quote: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" |
| Battle of Saratoga | American victory that convinced France to help the colonies. British were slowed by fallen trees, damaged bridges, and blocked roads. |
| Battle of Trenton | The first written plan of government for the United States. Created a weak national government. |
| Important PeopleGeorge Washington | Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and led the colonies to victory. First President of the United States. Married to Martha and live on plantation King George III |
| King George III | King of England during the American Revolution. Colonists believed he treated them unfairly and refused many colonial complaints. Interested in agriculture; had 15 children |
| Thomas Jefferson | Main writer of the Declaration of Independence. |
| Marquis de Lafayette | French military leader who helped George Washington and the Continental Army. Assisted at Valley Forge. |
| Ben Franklin | Made the Midnight Ride. Warned colonists that the British were coming.Made the |
| Sam Adams | Organized the Sons of Liberty. Helped lead protests against British taxes. |
| Patrick Henry | Famous for saying: "Give me liberty or give me death!" |
| General Cornwallis | British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. |