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“Jeopardy”. American Revolution. Battles: 1 point. The first major battle of the Revolutionary War. What was the battle of Bunker Hill. Topic 1: 2 points. The final battle of the Revolutionary War. What was the Battle of Yorktown. Topic 1: 3 points. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“Jeopardy”American Revolution
Battles People British Patriots Reasons US won Misc.
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Battles: 1 pointThe first major battle of
the Revolutionary War.
What was the battle of Bunker Hill
Topic 1: 2 pointsThe final battle of the
Revolutionary War.
What was the Battle of Yorktown
Topic 1: 3 pointsBattle that prompted the
French to join the Patriots.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Topic 1: 4 pointsTwo battles that took
place in New York.
What are the battles of Long Island and
Saratoga?
Topic 1: 5 pointsBattle which began with
General Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
Topic 2: 1 pointWoman named Mary
Ludwig Hayes who took part in the battle of Monmouth.
Who was Molly Pitcher?
Topic 2: 2 pointsGroup of people who
were persuaded by the British to join their army with offers of freedom.
Who were enslaved African Americans?
Topic 2: 3 pointsBritish General who made
a crucial mistake by disregarding an order and retreating to Yorktown. This mistake led to the defeat of the British army.
Who was General Cornwallis?
Topic 2: 4 pointsPatriot hero who defeated
the British warship Serapis.
Who was John Paul Jones?
Topic 2: 5 pointsFrenchman who was a
valuable ally to the Patriots
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
Topic 3: 1 pointAmericans who favored
peaceful solutions to the conflict with the British. After the war ended they were exiled from America.
Who were loyalists?
Topic 3: 2 pointsBritish general who
surrendered at Saratoga, marking the turning point of the war.
Who was General Burgoyne?
Topic 3: 3 pointsReason British General
Howe decided to abandon his position in Boston in the early days of the Revolution, March of 1776.
What were American canons threatening
Boston Harbor?
Topic 3: 4 pointsAs a result of this
document, Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Topic 3: 5 pointsWell-trained troops,
world’s best navy, loyalist support among Americans
What were British strengths or advantages
as the war began?
Topic 4: 1 pointThe primary cause of the
deplorable conditions, including poor food, hard lodging, and insufficient clothing, at Valley Forge.
What was a lack of government resources?
Topic 4: 2 pointsWashington’s leadership,
fighting for their homes, and skill with individually owned weapons.
What were some Patriot advantages or strengths
as the war began?
Topic 4: 3 pointsStep which marked the
Colonists’ final decision regarding their relationship with Britain.
What was Congress’ voting to approve the Declaration
of Independence?
Topic 4: 4 pointsAmericans who favored
war with Britain.
Who were patriots?
Topic 4: 5 pointsThe first person to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock?
Topic 5: 1 pointAble leadership of this
man helped America defeat the British.
Who was George Washington?
Topic 5: 2 pointsGood knowledge of
American ________, or lay of the land, helped the Continental Army win the Revolution.
What was geography?
Topic 5: 3 pointsAssistance from foreign
allies like ________ and __________ helped the Patriots win the war.
Who were France and Spain?
Topic 5: 4 pointsDespite occasional
victories, Americans were no match for this British force.
What was the British Navy?
Topic 5: 5 pointsGroup of people who
helped the Patriots by tending farms and businesses of soldiers in the Continental Army.
Who were women?
Topic 6: 1 pointAn attempt by the Second
Continental Congress to make peace with the British.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
Topic 6: 2 pointsPamplet written by
Thomas Paine which called for colonists to support independence from Britain.
What was Common Sense?
Topic 6: 3 pointsNatural Rights, British
Wrongs, Independence.
What are the three main ideas in the Declaration
of Independence?
Topic 6: 4 pointsPerson who wanted to
make drastic changes in society.
Who is a radical?
Topic 6: 5 pointsBattle where General
Morgan tricked British soldiers into believing the Americans were retreating.
What was the Battle of Cowpens?
Daily Double!
As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!
Daily Double!
As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!