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Who was John Hancock?
John was a key political leader, and financer of the Boston Tea Party.
246 years ago!!
Died Oct 8th, 1793.
What were taxes back then?
It was a protest which allowed the British East India company to sell directly to colonies with a higher price.
252 years ago!!
Law/act started: Dec 16th, 1773.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
American colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians, boarded three ships in Boston Harbor, and then dumped, 342 chests of tea into the water.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It was when British forces won the field, but suffered staggering casualties, over 1,000 wounded, or killed soldiers, out of 2,400, engaged against ill-equipped New Englanders.
250 years ago!!
Battle started: June 17th, 1775.
What did people eat in the Revolutionary War?
They had monotonous salt-preserved rations for soldiers, including bread, flour, beef, pork, peas, beans, dried fish, and rice.
Who was Dr. Joseph Warrens?
Dr. Joseph was also a key organizer, leader, and doctor of the Boston Tea Party.
250 years ago!!
Died June 17th, 1775.
What was The Quartering Act?
It was when 18th century parliamentary laws required American colonists to provide housing, food, and supplies to British troops.
260 years ago!!
Act/law started: Mar 24th, 1765.
What was The Signing of Declaration of Independence?
It justifies splitting from Britain, by listing grievances against King George |||, and outlining fundamental rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What was the Battle of Kings Mountain?
It was when the war destroyed the left wing of Lord Cornwallis's army.
245 years ago!!
Battle started: Oct 7th, 1780.
What did people wear during the Revolutionary War?
They wore civilian clothes, hunting shirts, mismatched coats, before transitioning to blue wool coats with varying facings, breaches, and tricorne hats.
Who was Paul Revere?
Paul was one of the 116 people who participated in the Boston Tea Party.
208 years ago!!
Died May 10th, 1818.
What was The Boston Port Act? (ALL of ya'll should know this)
It was when they closed the Boston Harbor to all commerce, and disaster, turning to retaliation from the Boston Tea Party.
251 years ago!!
Act started: Mar 31st, 1774.
What was The Boston Massacre?
It was when British soldiers fired into a taunting crowd in Boston, killing one person, and injuring 5 others.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
It was when allied forces dug trenches, and bombarded the British, with 1,700 shots daily. Key British defenses known as redoubts 9#, and 10#, were captured in a night attack.
244 years ago!!
Battle started: Oct 19th, 1781.
What type of houses did people live in during the Revolutionary War?
They lived in wood frame, stone, or brick construction in colonial, Georgian styles, and central chimneys.
Who was George Robert?
George was one to destroy tea, take tea, and was boarding the Dartmouth to do so.
176 years ago!!
Died Nov 5th, 1840.
What was The Sugar Act?
It when it taxed molasses, sugar, and coffee, while strictly informing anti-smuggling laws.
261 years ago!!
Act started: April 5th, 17654
What was the Battle of Trenton?
It's psychological impact saved the American Revolution from collapsing.
What was the Battle of Lexington, and Concord?
It was when they followed the engagement, nearly 15,000, to 2000 colonial militia surrounded them, trapping the British Army.
250 years ago!!
Battle started: April 19th, 1775.
Did all kids go to school during the Revolutionary War?
No, not all children went to school during the Revolutionary War.
Who was Samuel Adams?
Samuel was a key organizer, and intellectual leader of the Boston Tea Party.
222 years ago!!
Died Oct 2nd, 1793.
What was The Stamp Act?
It was when the first direct British tax on American colonists, from King George ||| has been stamped by him on anything had a bigger range of price for it.
260 years ago!!
Law/act started: Mar 22nd, 1765.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
It ended the Revolutionary war, and established the United States as an independent nation.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
It was when the British intended to control the Hudson River Valley, and isolate New England, but the loss meant they had to abandon the plan, and rethink their war strategy.
248 years ago!!
Battle started: Sep 19th, 1777.
Did any women, or children watch the battles during the Revolutionary War?
Yes, numerous women, and children witnessed, as women were present on the battlefield, sometimes taking over cannons when husbands fell.