Key Players
He was famous for saying "Give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
When people work together to avoid buying a product.
boycott
The first battle of the American Revolution.
Lexington
Complaints about unfair treatment.
This group led boycotts of British goods.
The Daughters of Liberty
He and Parliament decided to tax the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War.
King George III
When citizens replace an unfair government with a new one.
Revolution
The battle that marked the turning point of the war.
Saratoga
To show strong disagreement against something.
protest
This group secretly arranged protests against the British, that at times became violent.
The Sons of Liberty
He was a commander in the Continental Army.
George Washington
An official public statement.
Declaration
Where British soldiers marched to after not finding what the weapons they were searching for in Lexington.
Concord
To give up.
surrender
This was an American general who became a traitor after the Battle of Saratoga.
Benedict Arnold
He is famous for his Midnight Ride warning that "The Redcoats" are coming!
Paul Revere
Cruel and unfair control over people.
tyranny
The last fight of the Revolutionary War.
The next option that is given up when a choice is made.
opportunity cost
The colonists used this as an advantage to sneak up on British soldiers.
Geography - the land
He created the "Join or Die" political cartoon to encourage the colonists to join together.
The freedom to act, speak, and make your own choices.
The battle that led the French to support the colonists.
Saratoga
A change in price that causes a change in producer or consumer behavior.
price incentive
These men were ready to go quickly and rode with Paul Revere to warn about the British coming to attack.