People
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
U.S. is victorious in the Revolutionary War when Cornwallis surrenders to Washington
Yorktown
Loyalists
Civil Disobedient protest by the Sons of Liberty, disguised as Native Americans and dumped tea into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
Colonial protest slogan of British Taxation
No Taxation without Representation
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
Described by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "...shot heard 'round the world," the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Lexington and Concord
Supported Independence
Patriots
Paul Revere creates propaganda to increase colonial opposition to British rule by creating a pamphlet entitled "Bloody Massacre"
Boston Massacre
The break-up letter that signified the colonies seeking independence
Declaration of Independence
Encouraged the Colonist to break away from England with his pamphlet Common Sense
Thomas Paine
The Continental Army was freezing and starving; Lafayette provides clothing and Von Steuben trains army
Valley Forge
Surprise Attack
Ambush
At this meeting the Colonies decide on the Olive Branch Petition, appointing Washington as Head of the Army, and declare independence
2nd Continental Congress
a non-violent protest such as the Boston Tea Party
civil disobedience
Helped win some major battles then turned his back on Commander Washington
Bennedict Arnold
Delaware
Military tactic that uses physical force to stop people, ships, or goods from entering or leaving a country or region. It is an act of war meant to cut off trade, supplies, and communication
Blockade
At this meeting the Colonies decide to boycott all British goods until repealed and form a militia
1st Continental Congress
Rights that all men have (Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness)
Came from France to help fight the British
Lafeyette
Turning point of the War
Saratoga
Soldier, you can pay to fight with you
Mercenary
Fort that was easily captured and held many cannons and supplies needed by the continental army
Ticonderoga
Last chance at peace but King George III didn't read it
Olive Branch Petition