Can you name the people and events of the early US revolution?

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Author of The Crisis: 'These are the times that try men's souls...'
Popular general from Connecticut known for his reckless courage
Chairman of the war committee in the Continental Congress
Taking place in Manhattan, Washington's first battlefield victory
Along with Paul Revere, rode out from Boston to warn the Americans at Lexington and Concord
Washington's most trusted general
Brought artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights
Punishing victory for the British which captures Charlestown
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British take Long Island by outflanking the Americans at night
King of Great Britain
Most experienced American general and Washington's chief rival
Americans crossed the Deleware and captured 900 Hessians
First military engagements of the war
Commander of the British forces in 1776
Decisive British victory which captured a fort on the Hudson side of Manhattan and 2,837 American soldiers
British general who failed to capture Charleston, SC and constantly pestered his commander
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1776 Quiz

  1. by jdejoannis
  • Created Aug 7, 2011 in History
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