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Key Events and Figures of the American Revolution

This review summarizes significant events, figures, and concepts from the American Revolutionary War. It covers the drafting of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, its main author, Thomas Jefferson, and the consequences faced by the signers if the war failed. Key battles such as the Battle of Yorktown and Saratoga are discussed, along with the roles of notable individuals like Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, Francis Marion, and the significance of Fort Ticonderoga. It also touches on the Articles of Confederation as America's first constitution.

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Key Events and Figures of the American Revolution

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  1. Power Point review By: Maddy Kowal

  2. What date was the Declaration of Independence written?

  3. July 4th, 1776

  4. What would happen to the people who signed the Declaration of Independence if the war was lost?

  5. If the war was lost, the people who signed would be killed

  6. Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

  7. Thomas Jefferson

  8. What did the Sons of Liberty dress up as for the Boston Tea Party?

  9. Mohawk Indians

  10. Who said “Give me liberty or give me death”?

  11. Patrick Henry

  12. Valley Forge

  13. Washington’s winter camp during the Revolutionary War

  14. Who was the most famous traitor?

  15. Benedict Arnold

  16. What were some of the reasons why Benedict Arnold was a famous traitor?

  17. Needed money to impress Peggy ShippenBritish offered money and the position in the British armyPeggy was a loyalist and Benedict was a Patriot

  18. Who was known as the “Swamp Fox”?

  19. Francis Marion

  20. What was the importance of Fort Ticonderoga?

  21. To capture cannons and send them back to Boston

  22. Benedict Arnold and _________ tried to give West Point to the British

  23. John Andre

  24. What was the last major battle of the war?

  25. Battle of Yorktown

  26. Which battle was known as the “turning point of the war”?

  27. Battle of Saratoga

  28. Who was the British general during Battle of Saratoga?

  29. Burgoyne

  30. Who were the American generals during that battle?

  31. Haratio Gates and Benedict Arnold

  32. What was the purpose of the British 3-fold plan?

  33. To capture Albany

  34. What was General St. Leger’s goal for the British 3-fold plan?

  35. To follow the Mohawk River from Lake Ontario

  36. What really happened?

  37. He was defeated at the battle of Oriskany

  38. What was General Howe’s goal?

  39. To travel up the Hudson River

  40. What really happened?

  41. He captured Philadelphia first then decided to stay in Philadelphia

  42. What was General Burgoyne’s goal?

  43. To come down from Canada by Lake Champlain

  44. What really happened?

  45. He was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga

  46. Who are Hessians?

  47. German soldiers who fought on the side of the British

  48. What is Articles of Confederation?

  49. America’s first constitution, in effect during the 1780s

  50. Paul Revere

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