Revolutionary War/Declaration of Independence

What was at first included in the Declaration of Independence, but was taken out because it upset some of the southern colonies?

• Right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happinness
• Idea that if the government treats its citizens unjustly, then people can revolt
• Unhappiness with the slave trade

These were colonists who wanted to remain loyal British citizens

• Patriots
• Sons of Liberty
• Loyalists
• Redcoats

Thomas Paine's best-selling pamphlet that called for independence from Britain

• Declaration of Grievances
• Olive Branch Petition
• Common Sense
• Give Me Liberty

This Battle was fought in NY, was a turning point, France was persuaded to help the colonies, and Benedict Arnold helped the US win this battle.

• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Trenton

This battle was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. Here  Lord Cornwallis surrenders and the US wins.

• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Valley Forge
• Battle of Alexander

The Declaration of Independence was written by 

• Sam Adams. 
• George Washington. 
• Thomas Paine. 
• Thomas Jefferson. 

A political idea stated in the Declaration of Independence is that governments 

• obtain power from the people. 
• are more powerful than the people. 
• guarantee peace and happiness. 
• secure their own power.

The French began to support the Americans after this battle

• Lexington and Concord
• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Treaty of French 

Who were the Hessians?

• Women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the war
• The cooks in the Military 
• Germans who fought for the British
• Another name for American soldiers

When was America declared independent?

• October 26th, 2014
• July 31st, 1842
• July 4th, 1776
• January 7th,1777