“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?

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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!