“Jeopardy”American Revolution

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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?

Daily Double!

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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!