People
Who warned the colonists that “The British are coming!” with his famous midnight ride?
Paul Revere
A colonist who favored war against Britain.
Which tax sparked colonial protests with the slogan "No Taxation Without Representation"?
The Stamp Act
What document formally declared the colonies' break from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What was the impact of the American Revolution on slavery?
When Americans won independence the institution of slavery grew in the South, but gradual emancipation began in the North.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Legal documents from Britain that allowed British officers to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.
Writ of Assistance
What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
Proclamation of 1763
Which battle is considered the first of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington & Concord
Where did the Continental Army spend a harsh winter in 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
To refuse to buy certain goods or services.
Boycott
What was the main conflict that led to the French and Indian War?
Control of North American territories
What was the major outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
Britain gained control of French territories in North America
Which event in 1770 resulted in the death of five colonists?
The Boston Massacre
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Rights that cannot be taken away.
Unalienable rights
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
It organized colonial resistance to British policies
Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War and led to the French alliance with the American colonies?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
Who was an early female political writer and supporter of the Patriot cause, known for writing plays and pamphlets?
Mercy Otis Warren
A formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people.
Petition
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against:
The Tea Act and British taxation policies.
What was a major contribution of African Americans during the Revolution?
They served in both the Continental Army and the British Army
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?