a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal
What is an ally?
100
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North American. In Europe, it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting began in North America, it was called what?
What is the French and Indian War?
100
the laws passed by Britain that taxed printed documents
What is The Stamp Act?
100
this was an official meeting that is held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to discuss issues that arise in the colonies.
What is the Continental Congress?
100
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200
an event at which people speak out about an issue
What is a protest?
200
the first battles of the American Revolution
What are Lexington and Concord?
200
A protest in which they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against unfair taxes.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This country helped the Americans fight against the British.
What is France?
200
She was part of the Culper Spy ring and tried to help the American by sending messages in a unique way.
Who is Anna Strong?
300
a group of of people that support the British
Who are Loyalists?
300
This battle was the turning point of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
300
Some colonists believed that they should not be taxed unless they are represented in Parliament. This was their motto.
What is "No taxation without representation!"?
300
With aid from the French fleet and French army troops, Washington was able to win this final battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
man who was bitter about not being promoted in the Continental Army and became a traitor
Who is Benedict Arnold?
400
freedom from being controlled by another government
What is liberty?
400
this battle was the end of the American Revolution
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
400
A document that was written to granted colonist independence form British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400
To have freedom to practice their own religion, to start a new life and so they could govern themselves.
What are the reasons why people came to this new world?
400
She dressed up as a man because she wanted to fight in the American Revolution.
Who is Deborah Sampson?
500
the killing of many people
What is a massacre?
500
This was the first major battle fought in NY.
What is Battle of Long Island?
500
These were the original 13 colonies.
What is Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut and Virginia?
500
This was NY's role during the American Revolution.
What is location because it was in the center of the colonies and waterways because we couldn't let the British control the important waterways around NY?
500
He is responsible for helping set up the U.S. Navy and Marines. He also served as George Washington's vice president and later became the second president.