People of the Revolution
He was the author of the most famous breakup letter in American history.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and fireworks are used to celebrate this date in history.
What is July 4, 1776?
This 9 year war put Great Britain in dire need of financial assistance.
What is the French and Indian War?
Boston is a city located in this ground floor colony.
What is Massachusetts?
A word that describes someone who is a friend to Great Britain to the end.
What is a Loyalist?
If you're a tax collector, watch out for these rowdy relatives of the Revolution.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
It always helps to review your work. These two men made sure Jefferson’s words would do.
Who are John Adams and Benjamin Franklin?
Logos help sell product. Parliament required one on all paper when they passed this particular act.
What is the Stamp Act?
The Revolutionary War started here with the “shot heard round the world”.
What is Lexingon and Concord?
There’s no time to waste when this patriotic group of men spring into action for a battle.
Who are the minutemen?
This Commander in Chief led the British to victory during the French and Indian War.
Who is George Washington?
This significant event resulted in the delegates deciding to declare independence.
What is the 2nd Continental Congress?
The colonists “boiled over” when Parliament passed this Act in 1773.
What is the Tea Act?
Before they were an NFL team, they believed in separating from Great Britain.
Who are the Patriots?
No need to rehearse your lines when talking about this word, it’s just a law.
What is an act?
This free, Bostonian martyr was the first person killed in the American Revolution.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
All are entitled to these three basic rights according to the Declaration.
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Mother Goose was proud of the colonists when using this phrase to describe their view on taxes.
What is "no taxation without representation"?
If you don’t like it, make your own. That’s what this group did with tea, clothing, and paper.
Who are the Daughters of Liberty?
Announce news to the public using this official word.
What is a proclamation?
"She" quenched the thirst of Continental soldiers on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War.
Who is Molly Pitcher?
You won’t find this phrase on tracks or rails. It’s in the Declaration outlining unfair treatment.
What is "train of abuses"?
This law required colonists to take in redcoats. It cost them more than 25 cents though.
What is the Quartering Act?
This early morning battle was a surprise to the British when it took place on Breeds instead.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Boy scouts might confuse this word for a place to sleep. Don’t refuse to answer if I’m wrong.
What is a boycott?