Consequences
Important Events
Key Figures
Patriots vs. Loyalists
Important Documents
100
Despite a British victory, the French & Indian war led Britain to have a lot of what?
debt
100
Several hundred colonists versus 8 Redcoats in Boston. This event 'snowballed' into something much worse...
The Boston Massacre
100
He was nominated to be Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington
100
A citizen soldier who gets ready to fight at a moments notice
Minutemen
100
The most epic breakup letter ever to be written...
Declaration of Independence
200
This was the propaganda used in colonial newspapers in response to the Boston Massacre. Used to rally the colonists together against Britain.
Paul Revere's "Bloody Massacre"
200
This was officially the first battle of the American revolution. No one knows who shot first..
Lexington and Concord
200
The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
200
A person who believes in limited self-government, people's rights and independence from Britain
Patriot
200
This best selling political pamphlet urged the colonists to desire self-governance and independence from Britain.
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
300
The destruction of British tea in the harbor led to this response from British Parliament.
The Coercive (Intolerable) Acts
300
This was created a a result of the Second Continental Congress.
The Continental Army
300
Member of the Sons of Liberty, printer, blacksmith and most widely known "midnight rider"... (Hint: "The regulars are coming!")
Paul Revere
300
Political activist group that protested and attacked British policies
Sons of Liberty
300
This was Congress' last attempt for peace to remain loyal with Britain, it was left unread by the King.
Olive Branch Petition
400
Colonial response to the Intolerable Acts that were instituted by British Parliament.
First Continental Congress
400
Boston Tea Party
400
Leader of the Sons of Liberty and founder of the Committees of Correspondence.
Samuel Adams
400
Despite being w well known patriot, this man defended British soldiers at their trial.
John Adams
400
The established border between the 13 British colonies and the Native Americans
Proclamation of 1763
500
This Tax Act led to wide spread protests, rioting, and tar and feathering in the colonies
The Stamp Act
500
Despite being a Patriot loss, this battle showed that they could hold their own against the British Army.
Battle of Bunker Hill
500
The King of Great Britain that didn't cooperate with the colonies.
King George III
500
This man started off as a Patriot and a capable soldier- but later switched over to the British side as a loyalist.
Benedict Arnold
500
What are the "unalienable rights" that were included into our Declaration of Independence. (think John Locke)
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"