The British soldiers were ordered to destroy American stores and weapons but when they arrived the weapons were moved. Which battle did this occur?

A brave man by the name ________________________ warned the colonists that "The British are coming! The British are coming!" during the Battle of Lexington & Concord.

This battle was known as the "turning point" of the American Revolution.

The French decided to join the Americans in their fight for freedom from the British. They set up a _______ to prevent British ships from entering along the coast.

The Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who was the British army looking for in Lexington to arrest for treason against the King?

British soldiers were told to destroy __________________ and _________________ in Concord.

Who won the American Revolution?

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

On Christmas day at night, Washington's soldiers began crossing the Delaware River. The next morning, they surprise attacked the British mercenaries which were Hessians. The Americans won!

First major battle of the Revolutions. It showed that the Americans could hold their own, but the British were also not easy to defeat. Ultimately, the Americans were forced to withdraw after running out of ammunition, and Bunker Hill was in British hands. However, the British suffered more deaths.

Place where Washington's army spent the winter of 1777-1778, many troops died here from disease and malnutrition.

soldiers who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice

walls made of dirt and stone, the Americans made them during battle

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country