Vocabulary
Battles
Extras
Events of the War
Key Historical Figures
100
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

an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 during George Washington's presidency.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

300
a group of of people that support the British
Who are Loyalists?
300

Who was the first person to die from the colonists?

What is the Crispus Attucks?

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

This bloody event was used as propaganda for the war?

What is the Boston Massacre?

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 was the name of the weapons used in the Revolution.

What is a Musket and Bayonet?

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

Who was the primary writer of the Declaration?

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

500
the killing of many people
What is a massacre?
500

This document offered peace to the king before the war started.

What is the Olive Branch Petition?

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.
Who is John Adams?
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