Chapter 10 pg. 108-116 Flashcards
(25 cards)
When was the second Continental Congress?
May 1775
What 2 decisions were made at the Second Continental Congress?
- America must have an organized Continental Army
- George Washington would command that army
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill important?
The Americans showed the British soldiers that they could fight with determination.
What was the name of the important fort, held by the British, that was located on the main road between Canada & New York?
Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen lived in a land that is now what state?
Vermont
What is the name of the group of patriots from Vermont who wanted to take back fort Ticonderoga?
Green Mountain Boys
King George hired soldiers from what country to help fight against the Americans?
Germany
What were the hired German soldiers called?
Hessians
What document states why the colonists wanted their Independence?
Declaration of Independence
Who were the five men who worked on the Decaration of Independe?
1) Thomas Jefferson
2) John Adams
3) Roger Sherman
4) Robert Livingston
5) Benjamin Franklin
Who did the actual writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
On July 4, 1776, who signed the Declaration of Independence first?
John Hancock (who was the president of the Continental Congress at the time)
What famous bell was rung to call the people together on July 8th?
Liberty Bell
Where is the Liberty Bell?
Philidelphia, PA
Who was the black spy who obtained important information from the British?
James Armistead
Who was the young school teachers from Connecticut that snuck behind enemy lines to spy on British plans?
Nathan Hale
What were Nathan Hale’s last words before being put to death by the British?
“I only regret that I have but one life to live lose for my country.”
Where did Washington and his forces do a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers on Christmas?
Trenton (NJ)
June 14, 1777 is when George Washingtong gave the first American flag to Congress. June 14th is known as what holiday?
Flag Day
What Battle is considered the turning point of War for Independence?
Battle of Saratoga
Where did Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-78?
Valley Forge (near Philadelphia)
What was the problems associated with staying at Valley Forge?
Indadequate lodging, cold, hunger, lack of clothing, sickness, etc.
Who helped the war by capturing British forts in the Fronteir?
George Rogers Clark
Who was one of the first officers of our navy?
John Paul Jones
