Taxation
The Americans fought for freedom from this tyrannical British king.
King George III
What was the name of the Colonists who wanted independence from Britain?
What is Isabel's occupation in the first part of the book, Chains?
A slave
This army was formed to defend the colonies.
The Continental Army
Why did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his cap "macaroni?"
That was what Colonists called popular clothing fashion.
A political protest where Colonists disguised at Mohawk Native Americans dumped 342 chests of tea in the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Part
What is a revolt against and oppressive government?
Revolution
Madame Lockton thought Ruth was possessed by the devil because of her episodes. What were these "episodes?"
Seizures
Name two countries, other than America and Great Britain, who also fought in the American Revolution.
France, Spain, Dutch Republic
This Patriot, famous for his midnight ride, was also a dentist. His dental work later helped identify soldiers who had been killed in battle.
Paul Revere
What is meant by "No taxation without representation?"
American colonists argued that they should not be taxed by the British Parliament without having their own representatives as part of the decision making process.
George Washington
What was ironic about the American Revolution?
The American Revolution, a fight for liberty and freedom, was deeply ironic due to the simultaneous existence and perpetuation of slavery in the newly formed nation.
Where was the first battle of the Revolution fought?
Lexington and Concord
Why do people sometimes use the term, "Sign your John Hancock," when being asked to sign a document?
John Hancock's signature is the, by far, the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
Why did the British tax the Colonists?
They needed money after the French and Indian War.
This well-organized Patriot organization was influential in carrying out the Boston Tea Party.
Sons of Liberty
What did the I that was branded into Isabel's face stand for?
Insolence
The Revolutionary War was the longest military conflict before this war.
Vietnam
This disease killed more American soldiers than did actual combat with the British.
Smallpox
What was the name of the direct tax on colonists?
Stamp Act
Which American Revolutionary officer was hanged in 1776 for spying on the British?
Nathan Hale
What was a secret code to gain entrance to the Patriot's encampment.
Ad astra
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
The American victory was a turning point in the war, as it boosted as it boosted morale.
Legend has it that George Washington had wooden teeth as dentures. However, this is not true. What were his false teeth made of?
Cows teeth and ivory held together by springs.