1 Histojeopardy Ch. 4 People Geography Vocabulary The War Random Opening Score 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

2 Who was the Commander in Chief of the Revolutionary War?George Washington

3 Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?Thomas Jefferson

4 Americans were shocked by the treason of this man.Benedict Arnold

5 Ben’s son was a loyalist and went to CanadaDaily Double!!! Why is Benjamin Franklin’s family used as an example of political divisions that existed in the colonies? Ben’s son was a loyalist and went to Canada

6 Who wrote “The Crisis”? Thomas Paine

7 What was the man’s name from Prussia whom Washington put in charge of training at Valley Forge?Baron von Steuben

8 The French Navy drove troops away from which Bay?The Chesapeake Bay

9 Why was the Battle of Saratoga so significant to the colonists?Turning point in the war- It convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonists.

10 What was the Battle in 1775 that the colonists lost but still walked away from with a large amount of confidence? Battle of Bunker Hill

11 What were the four main countries that were involved in the war?Britain, Spain, France and the U.S. (the Colonies)

12 The Second Continental CongressDaily Double!!! During the War, the colonial national government was called this. The Second Continental Congress

13 Colonists who actively supported the War for Independence were called this:PATRIOTS!

14 What was the peace treaty called that ended the war, and what year was it signed?Treaty of Paris ending the war, recognizing American Independence, 1783

15 Who were the Hessian mercenaries and what did they have to do with the Revolutionary War?Highly trained soldiers hired to fight a war, in this case the German Hessians that the British hired to fight the colonists in the Rev. War.

16 What is the social contract?The idea that people were born with rights- life liberty and property (or the pursuit of happiness). These were God given “unalienable” rights, and if those rights weren’t upheld, people had the right to change their government

17 George Washington led troops across the Delaware on Christmas night to attack the Hessians. This was called the battle of…? Trenton

18 Where did the colonists spend the winter in 1777, starving and barely clothed?Valley Forge

19 In Common Sense, Tom Paine argued that laws should be made by whom?citizens

20 In which colonial city did General Cornwallis surrender?Yorktown

21 Which country refused to aid the Americans in rebelling against Great Britain?Canada

22 A Guerrilla soldier, Francis Marion was nicknamed this:Swamp Fox

23 What difficulties did the Patriots face at Valley Forge?Fatigue, hunger, lack of shelter, shoes, and clothing

24 What were guerrilla tactics and why were they used during the war?To attack quickly and sneakily and hide… to take advantage of British soldiers when they were least expecting it and when they were unable to fight back.

25 Daily Double!!!!! The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal.” why was this really not the reality at that time? Women, African Americans, and Native Americans were not considered in the D of I.

26 As a result of the Treaty of Paris, the U. SAs a result of the Treaty of Paris, the U.S.’s border was extended to which point? The Mississippi River

27 Histojeapardy Ch. 4 Round 2 Ch. 4 More Ch 4 More Ch 4 Part 2 Michigan Potpourri Score 200 200 200 200 200 400 400 400 400 400 600 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

28 Name two roles of women or African Americans in the Revolutionary War.Nurses, some fought, cooked, etc….

29 Why did some colonial African Americans cross over to fight with the British?Because they thought that they had more to gain (i.e. they would not get freedom if they fought with the Colonial Army.)

30 When was John Locke Alive?Late 1600’s- Enlightenment Period.

31 This battle is considered the turning point in the War.Saratoga

32 What river did Washington and the Continental Army cross to retreat from the British?The Delaware

33 After the Battle of Saratoga, which country pledged their support for our independence?France

34 The idea that the colonies had the right to break away from Britain was based on the Enlightenment idea known as the _______ _______ social contract

35 What is the name of the heroic American woman that fought with the American forces against the British by carrying pitchers of water to the soldiers on the battlefield? Molly Pitcher

36 Colonists who chose to side with the British were called_______LOYALISTS

37 At the same time the D of I was written a committee created a seal for the new country with the motto “E pluribus Unum” which means what? “out of many, one”

38 Do you feel that the colonists would have won the war with out the help of other countries? Why or why not? (you get points for supporting your answer) Answers will vary

39 Who was John Paul Jones?  Because of the brutality that he practiced at Fort Wilderness against the French and Indians.

40 Love and support of the cause/GWWhy do you think Patriots chose to remain at Valley Forge even through the conditions they faced? Love and support of the cause/GW

41 Name three of the four foreign men that were mentioned in section 3 that assisted the Patriots in their fight against the British. Name where they were from and what their role was. Baron Von Steuben (Prussia- helped at Valley Forge), Marquis de Lafayette (France, navy), Bernardo de Galvez (Spain, army), John Paul Jones (Scotland, navy),

42 Using the Declaration of Independence, including the grievances at the end of the document, describe the role this document played in expressing the colonists ideas of government. Distinguish how the colonists ideas of government effect you today. Hhhhh

43 How many great lakes does Michigan touch?4

44 What three states touch Michigan?Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin

45 Northern Michigan (Indian River)Where is Mrs. P from? Northern Michigan (Indian River)

46 What is Mrs. P’s favorite color?GREEN

47 What is Mrs. P’s favorite hobby?Skiing

48 What type of food does Los Cuatros Amigos famous for?Authentic Mexican (yummmm)

49 What is the name of our current vice president?Joe Biden

50 Who is the president? Barack Obama

51 FREE!

52 Final Jeopardy!! Actors

53 What actor played “Death” in Meet Joe Black?Brad Pitt

54 What Actress played twins in the latest version of Parent Trap?Lindsay Lohan

55 What award is given to actors for performances in plays?Tony

56 Who was the only actor to become President of the United States of America?Ronald Reagan

57 Daily Double!!

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59 Daily Double!!