Famous figures
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the war.
Who was: George Washington?
The first shots of the Revolution were fired here and became known as the “shot heard around the world.”
What was: Lexington and Concord?
This British event in 1765 taxed the colonists on paper documents
What was: Stamp Act?
This was the place Washington and his soldiers spent Winter, a miserable and deadly place for his men
What is: Valley Forge?
Colonist who continued to support the King of England.
Who is: Loyalist?
Believed to be Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley- helped soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth by bringing water and working canons.
Who is: Molly Pitcher?
Known as the final battle of the Revolutionary War - October 19, 1781. General Cornwallace surrendered his sword to General Washington.
What was: Battle at Yorktown?
_____________________ without representation angered the colonist.
What is: Taxation?
This document officially ended the American Revolution as an agreement of peace.
What is: Treaty of Paris?
Nickname given to the British Soldiers based on the color of their uniforms.
What is: Redcoats?
An early American hero of the Revolutionary War who later switched sides and fought for the British.
Who was: Benedict Arnold?
Although the the British defeated the Continental Army at this battle, they inflicted many casualties on the British Army-June 17, 1775.
What was: Bunker Hill?
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is : Boston Massacre?
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating
from Britain
What is: Declaration of Independence?
William Barton identified himself as this in "Divided Loyalties."
What is: Patriot?
This Black American Colonist was only the 3rd female to have her book of poems published in 1773.
Who is : Phyliss Wheatly ?
After crossing the Delaware River on December 25th 1776, General Washington’s Army won this battle.
What was: Battle of Trenton?
Many colonist wanted this from King George III.
What is : Independence?
The passage on horse of a patriot to notify others of the British arrival.
What was? Paul Revere's Ride?
The law requiring colonists to house British soldiers
What is: Quartering?
Patriot who gave the “Give me death or give me Liberty” Speech
Who was: Patrick Henry?
The first shots of the Revolution were fired here and became known as the “Shot heard around the World.”
What was: Lexington and Concord?
Also known as the “Seven years war” this event was very costly to England.
What was: French and Indian War?
The government of the 13 American colonies and later the United States.
What was: Continental Congress?
An undercover group of colonial merchants and tradesmen founded to protest the Stamp Act and other forms of taxation.
What was: The Son's of Liberty?