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“Jeopardy”American Revolution
Battles People British Patriots Reasons US won Misc.
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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
Battle that prompted the French to join the Patriots.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Topic 1: 4 points
Two battles that took place in New York.
What are the battles of Long Island and
Saratoga?
Topic 1: 5 points
Battle which began with General Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
Topic 2: 1 point
Woman named Mary Ludwig Hayes who took part in the battle of Monmouth.
Who was Molly Pitcher?
Topic 2: 2 points
Group of people who were persuaded by the British to join their army with offers of freedom.
Who were enslaved African Americans?
Topic 2: 3 points
British 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 points
Patriot hero who defeated the British warship Serapis.
Who was John Paul Jones?
Topic 2: 5 points
Frenchman who was a valuable ally to the Patriots
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
Topic 3: 1 point
Americans 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 points
British general who surrendered at Saratoga, marking the turning point of the war.
Who was General Burgoyne?
Topic 3: 3 points
Reason 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 points
As a result of this document, Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Topic 3: 5 points
Well-trained troops, world’s best navy, loyalist support among Americans
What were British strengths or advantages
as the war began?
Topic 4: 1 point
The 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 points
Washington’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 points
Step which marked the Colonists’ final decision regarding their relationship with Britain.
What was Congress’ voting to approve the Declaration of
Independence?
Topic 4: 4 points
Americans who favored war with Britain.
Who were patriots?
Topic 4: 5 points
The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock?
Topic 5: 1 point
Able leadership of this man helped America defeat the British.
Who was George Washington?
Topic 5: 2 points
Good knowledge of American ________, or lay of the land, helped the Continental Army win the Revolution.
What was geography?
Topic 5: 3 points
Assistance from foreign allies like ________ and __________ helped the Patriots win the war.
Who were France and Spain?
Topic 5: 4 points
Despite occasional victories, Americans were no match for this British force.
What was the British Navy?
Topic 5: 5 points
Group of people who helped the Patriots by tending farms and businesses of soldiers in the Continental Army.
Who were women?
Topic 6: 1 point
An attempt by the Second Continental Congress to make peace with the British.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
Topic 6: 2 points
Pamplet written by Thomas Paine which called for colonists to support independence from Britain.
What was Common Sense?
Topic 6: 3 points
Natural Rights, British Wrongs, Independence.
What are the three main ideas in the Declaration
of Independence?
Topic 6: 4 points
Person who wanted to make drastic changes in society.
Who is a radical?
Topic 6: 5 points
Battle where General Morgan tricked British soldiers into believing the Americans were retreating.
What was the Battle of Cowpens?
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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!