Famous Quotes from the American Revolution

Questions and Answers

Who said, 'The regulars are coming.'?

George Washington

John Adams

William Prescott

Paul Revere (correct)

What did Captain Parker say about opening fire?

Do not fire on them unless they fire first, but if they want a war, let it begin here.

Who said, 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.'?

William Prescott

What was Henry Clinton’s remark about the victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

It was a dear bought victory; another such would have ruined us. Signup and view all the answers

What was John Dickinson's view on King George and the British?

We have an excellent king. England is a generous, sensible, and humane nation. Signup and view all the answers

What idea did Thomas Paine promote in 'Common Sense'?

Hither have they fled, not from the tender embraces of the mother, but from the cruelty of the monster. Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Paine express about governance?

There is something very absurd in supposing to be perpetually governed by an island. Signup and view all the answers

What is stated in the Declaration of Independence regarding men’s rights?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben Franklin mean by 'We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall hang separately.'?

Together we will win the war and if we lose, we will all hang. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington imply with, 'I think the game will be pretty well up.'?

If no soldiers sign up in the new year, the war would be over. Signup and view all the answers

What did Thomas Paine write in 'The Crisis' to motivate soldiers?

These are the times that try men's souls. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did George Washington devise before the Battle of Trenton?

Tell General Sullivan to use the bayonet. Signup and view all the answers

What did General Nathanael Greene compare his strategy to?

I run as fast backwards as forwards to convince our enemy that we are like a crab. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington mean by 'Posterity will huzzah for us.'?

Future generations will cheer for us after the war is over. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ben Franklin's opinion on war?

For in my opinion, there was never a good war or a bad peace. Signup and view all the answers

What was George Washington’s message to his soldiers before they could leave the army?

My brave fellows, you have done all I asked you to do. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Famous Quotes from the American Revolution

"The regulars are coming." - Paul Revere warned colonists to hide gunpowder before the battles of Lexington and Concord.
"Do not fire on them unless they fire first, but if they want a war, let it begin here." - Captain Parker's directive at the Battle of Lexington, urging restraint until provocation.
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." - William Prescott during the Battle of Bunker Hill, emphasizing discipline and accuracy over firing too early.
"It was a dear bought victory; another such would have ruined us." - Henry Clinton remarks on the pyrrhic British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill, highlighting significant losses.
"We have an excellent king...Let us behave like dutiful children." - John Dickinson expresses loyalty to King George while making the Olive Branch Petition, underscoring the yearning for peace despite impending conflict.
"Hither have they fled... the same tyranny which drove the first emigrants from home pursues their descendants still." - Thomas Paine in Common Sense, arguing for independence from British tyranny.
"There is something very absurd in supposing to be perpetually governed by an island." - Thomas Paine critiques the unfeasibility of being ruled by faraway Britain.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." - Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence, articulating the foundational belief in equality and unalienable rights.
"We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall hang separately." - Ben Franklin stresses the necessity of unity among colonies to successfully resist British authority.
"I think the game will be pretty well up." - George Washington warns that without new enlistments in December 1776, the revolution's prospects would fade.
"These are the times that try men's souls..." - Thomas Paine's The Crisis, read to soldiers to instill resolve and commitment during difficult times.
"Tell General Sullivan to use the bayonet." - George Washington's command before the Battle of Trenton, adapting strategy due to weather conditions.
"I run as fast backwards as forwards..." - General Nathanael Greene describes a tactical maneuver designed to exhaust the British forces during the Yorktown campaign.
"Posterity will huzzah for us." - George Washington reflects on future generations' gratitude following the victory at Yorktown.
"For in my opinion, there was never a good war or a bad peace." - Ben Franklin expresses his disfavor of war, arguing it wastes resources better spent on societal improvement.
"My brave fellows, you have done all I asked you to do..." - George Washington motivates his troops before a decisive moment, urging them to remain in service for liberty's cause.

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Test your knowledge of significant quotes from the American Revolution with these flashcards. Each quote highlights pivotal moments and sentiments expressed by key figures during this critical time in history. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike!