Great Britain
The Ruler Of Great Britain
King George III
A document that separated The Colonies from British Rule/King George
The Declaration of Independence
A War Between Great Britain and The French
French and Indian War
The Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
A Diary/A Song
Primary
The type of Government
A Monarchy Government
What Type of Government did The Colonists Want?
A democracy (Ruled by the People)
What did King George do to fund the War?
Started taxing the colonists heavily. Using The Stamp Act and The Tea Act
Why was George Washington Chosen to be Commander?
His military experience
His ability to unite the people
Textbook/Encyclopedia
Secondary
A Monarchy Government
Ruled by a King or Queen
Who did the 13 colonies belong to?
Great Britain
What did the colonists do about these Unfair Taxes?
Started “No Taxation without representation” Protests
Refused to pay the taxes until Parliament gave them Government Representation
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed up as American Indians and threw millions of dollars in Tea into the Boston Harbor.
Letters/Speeches
Primary
Who Participated in The American Revolution?
Great Britain and The 13 colonies
Showing you Disagree with Some one/thing
Protest
What did King George add Taxes to?
Sugar
Tea
Stamps
The Declaration of Independence was mostly written by
Thomas Jefferson
Biographies/Documentaries
Secondary
Parliament
Makes the Laws for Great Britain
Why did Colonists move from Europe?
To Own Land
To Earn Money
For Freedom of Religion
The Sons of Liberty
A group of Colonists who protested against Great Britain.
Who had the Biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Newspapers
Primary if written on or near the day of the event
Secondary if written well after the event