American Revolution

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  1. 1. Who's Common Sense convinced many neutral colonists to support independence from Britain?
  2. 5. In March of 1770, the Boston Massacre took place. Who created the famous drawing that became an America best-seller.
  3. 7. In 1776, who lead and helped cross the Delaware which was a surprise attack at Trenton and Prenton?
  4. 9. This was the best British general during American Revolution and surrender at the battle of Yorktown.
  5. 10. Who was one of the 3 main people in the committee of 5? He is also the 3rd president.
  6. 11. Known as the 2nd president and led in the movement for independence for America.
  7. 15. This person created The American Crisis.
  8. 17. He was killed by British soldiers and is known as a martyr?
  9. 18. Who was one of the of the members of the committee of five and became an early advocate of the confederation?
  10. 19. In 1781 who's army got trapped between the army and was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?
  11. 20. During the winter of 1777-1778, Continental Army troops nearly starved at Valley Forge. This person inspired and trained troops to continue fighting.
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  1. 2. Who was one of the signers of signer of the Declaration of Independence and a delegate to the Continental Congress?
  2. 3. Who made the ride to Lexington, to worn leaders of hiding that the British troops were coming and later gets captured?
  3. 4. Who represented social mobility in America by rising to fame through his printing business, scientific inventions, and political writings?
  4. 6. Who was one of the 5 people that died at the Boston Massacre?
  5. 8. Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
  6. 12. Who was a leading Son of Liberty and one of the Founding Fathers?
  7. 13. This person was sent to protect an Ohio Company claim. Later making the troops retreat at Fort Duquesne.
  8. 14. Who was a diplomat and one of the leaders of the American Revolution?
  9. 16. Who's served as a major-general in the Continental Army helping troops fight and served under George Washington?