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​Revolutionary war: Battling for American Freedom

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​Declaration of Independence:

• Written by Thomas Jefferson

• Decided during the 2nd Continental Congress

• 56 signatures

• Declaring that the United States of America was free from England

• July 4, 1776

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​Mount Rushmore: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

​The Revolutionary War:

• Started in 1775

• Patriots vs. Loyalists

• Emergency fighters = minute men

• Each side had a different advantage

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Multiple Choice

When did the Revolutionary War start?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Multiple Choice

Which came first,

the Declaration of Independence, or the start of the Revolutionary War?

• Revolutionary War

• Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What could be a Patriot advantage?

• The Patriots had a lot of money

• The Patriots knew the land better

• The Patriots knew where the best towns were

• The Patriots are not the Loyalists

​Patriots

• Regular citizens

• Wanted Independence from Britain

• Made up the Continental Army

• Made Militias

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Multiple Choice

The Militia and Minute men are different.

• False

• True

​Loyalist

• Loyal to King George

• Thought Patriots were traitors

• Known for being some of the best soldiers in the world

• Also called = Redcoats

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Multiple Select

Why did England have one of the best armies?

• Lots of training

• Lots of resources

• Lots of money

• Lots of soldiers

​Turning Point: Battle of Saratoga

• Sneak attack on Christmas

• Crossed the Delaware river and walk 9 miles in the middle of the night

• One of the Patriots most famous wins that gave them confidence

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Multiple Choice

Who was the general that George Washington defeated in the Battle of Saratoga?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Burgoyne

• King George

Multiple Select

Why was winning Saratoga important for the Patriots?

• They were tired and ready to give up

• It proved to everyone around the world that the Americans were strong

• British were defeated

• It pushed the Patriots to continue fighting