Quizzzzz Flashcards
1
Q
Proposed a resolution to declare our independence before the continental congress
A
Richard Henry Lee
2
Q
July 4 1776
A
Birth of the United States of America
3
Q
Son of Benjamin Franklin
A
William Franklin
4
Q
Those who opposed independence and remained loyal to the crown
A
Loyalists “Tories”
5
Q
Those in favor of the revolution
A
Patriots “whigs”
6
Q
Overall British Commander with 40,000 troops
A
General William Howe
7
Q
Largest Battle of the War!!!
A
Battles of Long Island
8
Q
1st use of a submarine in warfare
The turtle
FAILED
A
David Bushnell
9
Q
Writes the “the American crisis”
He wrote it to challenge their manhood
A
Thomas Paine
10
Q
Surprise attack the day after Christmas (Americans Win!!)
A
Battle of Trenton
