Pre-War Events
This war led to Britain being more involved in its colonies
What is the French & Indian War?
This is the founding document of America's separation from Britain in 1776
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The French & Indian war was a part of the larger global conflict known as the __________.
What is the 7 Years War?
This group of colonists took the side of Britain during the Revolution
Who are the Loyalists?
This pamphlet became a best seller and was extremely influential to the Patriot's belief in independence
What is Common Sense?
This act was the first of many imposed by Britain on the colonies to collect taxes
What is the Stamp Act?
This word means to stop participating or purchasing from someone/something in order to make a change
What is a Boycott?
This surprise attack is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War
What is Lexington & Concord?
The French & Indian war was a conflict between what two European countries who were aided by Native Americans?
Who are Britain and France?
True or False: The Declaration of Independence marked the end of the Revolutionary War
FALSE
This famous act of protest caused significant financial damage to Britain and tightened their control of the colonies
What is the Boston Tea Party?
The period of time in Western culture where philosophy was based around reason, individualism, and scientific knowledge
What is the Enlightenment?
The Patriot's won the Revolutionary War with support from this European ally
Who is France?
This American hero was the commander of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
This meeting brought all of the colonies together for the first time
What is the Continental Congress?
This bloody conflict in Boston led to several deaths and a large shift against British occupation
What is the Boston Massacre?
The idea that the government should make decisions based on the people's wants and needs
What is popular sovereignty?
What is the Delaware River?
This man of African and Native American descent was murdered in a massacre in Boston
Who was Crispus Attucks?
This quote became a rallying cry for the Patriot cause against British taxes
What is Taxation Without Representation?
This law from Britain said that colonists could not settle East of the Appalachian mountains
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Naturally occurring things that people are born with and can't have take away (life, liberty & the Pursuit of happiness)
What are unalienable rights?
This battle in Virginia is considered the last major conflict of the Revolutionary War
What is the Siege or Battle of Yorktown?
This is the name of German soldiers that were hired to assist Britain in the Revolutionary War
Who are the Hessians?
This document officially marked the end of the Revolutionary War and solidified American independence
What is the Treaty of Paris?