Onward to the American Revolution
Taxed colonists for all paper items they purchased and was later repealed by Parliament
What was the Stamp Act
Wrote "Common Sense" a document that altered the views of colonists on the War for Independence
Who is Thomas Paine
The place where Washington's troops struggle from the lack of shelter and supplies
What is Valley Forge
Had different relationships with the European settlers, so they made alliances depending on their own situations and what their tribes needed
Who are Indigenous people
1775- 1783
What is the American Revolution
The first act passed to raise money in the colonies
What is the Sugar Act
Was a successful American general but switch sides and betrayed the Patriots
Who is Benedict Arnold
Tricky tactics like ambushes and running away
What is guerilla warfare
Roles during the revolution were not limited to only providing at home support to their families
Who are women
1754- 1763
What is the French and Indian War
Event where six British soldiers and an officer were found guilty with killing the Americans
What is the Boston Massacre
He contributed $200,000 of his own money to support the Revolution and become a skilled military officer
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
Ended the American Revolutionary War and the British agreed that the United States was its own country
What is the Treaty of Paris in 1783
Played an important role in organizing and leading the charge for revolution
Who are the Patriots
1776
What is the Declaration of Independence
During the ___ 1,000 British soldiers were killed
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
___ lead soldiers across the Delaware River to surprise the ____ (German mercenaries).
Who is George Washington and the Hessians
_____ was the turning point of the American Revolution and persuaded ___ to join on the side of the Patriots
What is the Battle of Saratoga and what is France
The Patriots promised ____ land, freedom, and other benefits. They were promised freedom by the ____ if they fought for them
Who are African Americans and the British
Battle of Saratoga
What is 1778
The ____ was an act of resistance against the ____
What is the Boston Tea Party and the Tea Act
___ wrote the Declaration of Independence and was the ___ US President
Who is Thomas Jefferson and what is the 3rd
Religious contributions gave an identity before and after the _____ through the spread of the ____ which fostered unity among the colonies
What is the American Revolution and the Great Awakening
Wrote important documents like the Declaration of Independence
Who are the Founding Fathers
During ___ the colonial forces had quietly dug in at Breed’s hill, which took place in ___
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill and 1775