Events Leading to War
Battles of the American Revolution
Key People
100
The Treaty of Paris 1763 granted Great Britain French land in North America. In order to prevent further war, the crown forbid the colonist from expanding past the Appalachian Mountains. This order was called __________.
The Proclamation of 1763
100
This is the first battle of the American Revolution
Bunker Hill
100
Thomas Jefferson was part of the _________________ who were appointed to write the Declaration of Independence.
Committee of Five
200
Known as the shots heard around the world, this unofficial battle foreshadowed the war to come.
Lexington and Concord
200
For what reason was Saratoga considered the turning point of the war?
It garnered support from the French and other European allies.
200
This Prussian general trained American Troops at Valley Forge
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
300
The __________ were founded in response to the Stamp Act. They were a major resistance group before the American Revolution
The Sons of Liberty
300
Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat to this country during the American Revolution. He was crucial to securing an alliance with _________ that helped the Patriots win the war.
France
300
This Enlightenment philosopher influenced the founding fathers while writing the Declaration of Independence. His words are reflected in the preamble.
John Locke
400
Name TWO purposes of the Committees of Correspondence.
They were a network of patriots that organized colonial resistance and kept the colonists informed and unified before and during the American Revolution.
400
This image depicts Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day. Which battle is this image associated with and what was the outcome?
The Battle of Trenton -- Patriot Victory
400
These TWO founding diplomats helped generate support from European allies during the war.
Benjamin Franklin & John Adams
500
Give BOTH names for the acts passed as a punishment for Boston after the Boston Tea Party
Coercive / Intolerable Acts
500
The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the American Revolution. How did geography play a role in that victory?
Yorktown was situated on a peninsula. The patriot forced were able to blockade the British forces by land the their French allies blockaded them from the sea.
500
Who was the general of the British army that surrendered at Yorktown?
General Cornwallis