British Acts and Rules
The King and this group of British government officials passed all these taxes against the Colonies.
Parliament
He drew the Boston Massacre and rode through the streets warning the British were coming.
Paul Revere
Washington launched a surprise attack on Christmas Night against these German Mercenaries.
The Hessians
He wrote the 1st draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
5 Colonists were shot and killed at this tragic event.
Boston Massacre
This Act stated that British soldiers could stay in your home and must be provided with essentials.
Quartering Act
This event cost the British Government almost 2 million dollars.
Boston Tea Party
After the Battle of Saratoga, this country said they would help us.
France
He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence with the largest signature.
John Hancock
He wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which convinced many Americans to break away from England
Thomas Paine
This was a tax placed on any printed piece of paper
Stamp Act
Tarred and feathered
The first shot of the American Revolution was fired at Lexington. What is this shot known as?
The Shot Heard Round the World
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this building and city.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
He was the famous Frenchman that became one of Washington's favorite generals.
Marquis De Lafayette
The Townshend Act placed a tax on these 4 items in the colonies.
Paint, paper, glass and tea
Samuel Adams and John Hancock were part of this group who planned the Boston Tea Party.
Sons of Liberty
The Continental Army was able to defeat the British at Saratoga by targeting these 2 groups.
Indian guides and British Officers
Thomas Jefferson called these "Natural Rights"
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
He trained and drilled the soldiers at Valley Forge and turned them into a fighting force.
Baron Von Steuben
Name 3 of the Acts from the Intolerable Acts
Closed Boston Harbor, took over Mass gov't, British could be tried in England, more Redcoats sent over.
Who said, "I am not a Virginian, but an American"
and "Give Me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War and was achieved with what French support?
Yorktown with French soldiers and ships
Define "Unalienable Rights"
Rights given to you by God and cannot be taken away.
Name 3 advantages the Continental Army had over the British Army.
Homefield advantage, Fighting for our freedom, Great leaders, Help from France