The signing of this document resulted in America's liberation from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
A revered figure, this man is known for spreading the news about advancing redcoats during what came to be known as his "midnight ride."
Who is Paul Revere?
100
A person who aided the cause of liberty and sided with the rebels during the Revolutionary War.
What is a Patriot
200
Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock were members of this secret society that was formed in order to protest policies like the Stamp Act that were imposed by the British.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
200
An excellent orator, this man worked tirelessly to form committees of correspondence in order to ensure that people didn't forget the cause of liberty. He was also a leader of one of the most famous secret societies and he called people to action during the boycott of English goods in 1767.
Who is Samuel Adams?
200
A synonym for Tory
Who is a Loyalist?
300
Though they are thought of as being less prominent, colonial women in this group proved that women were effective; as they spread the word about the ban of British goods in 1767 and they actually produced the those items for their families.
Who are the Daughters of Liberty?
300
Some of this man's nicknames are "Man of the People," "Apostle of the Revolution," and "Sage of Monticello."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
Once nicknamed "America's Hannibal," this man's name later became synonymous with the word traitor.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
400
This incident was the first in which Americans died at the hands of British officers.
What is the Boston Massacre?
400
This man died with Patrick Carr, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, and Samuel Maverick.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
400
Defined as being, "To withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest," the colonists' decision to do this affected British trade significantly.
What is a boycott?
500
This man was a second messenger who also helped to spread the news about the movement of British troops.
Who is William Dawes?
500
A future president of the United States, this man was an excellent lawyer who is known for defending the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams?
500
After the Stamp Act was repealed, this law gave Parliament absolute power over the colonies.