The Start of the Revolution
These two countries were engaged in the French and Indian War.
In this act, the British Parliament lowered the tax on tea and ordered the colonists to buy tea only from England.
This British Parliament lowered the tax on molasses and allowed British soldiers to seize smuggled goods with this act.
What is the Sugar Act?
This group of people were American colonists who favored American independence.
Who are Patriots?
This person was chosen unanimously to command the patriot army during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
This event was caused in part due to disputed over land and trade with the Native Americans.
What is the French and Indian War?
This 1770 event was a fight between the colonists and the British on the Streets of Boston. After this event, American Colonists were outraged. Boycotts and propaganda grew stronger.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This act taxed all printed materials (newspapers, wills, playing cards, ect.)
What is the Stamp Act?
This group of people were American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
Who are loyalists?
This person was known as the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
These Countries sued for an end of war.
Who are the French and Spanish?
This event occurred due to England passing the Stamp Act. During this event colonial leaders worked together and sent a statement to King George III and Parliament declaring that only colonial assemblies could tax the colonists. Due to this event/group, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act.
What is the Stamp Act Congress?
This event included the "shot heard round the world". It is considered the first battle of the American Revolution.
What is Lexington and Concord?
This military force made up of ordinary citizens trained to fight in emergencies.
What is a Militia?
This Developed the post office and Night Riders in order to deliver news and mail throughout the colonies.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The French and Indian War was part of this larger war, that took place globally.
What is the 7 Years War?
This act(s) banned town meetings in Massachusetts and closed Boston Harbor.
What is the Intolerable Acts?
During this event 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss the taxes being placed on the colonists.
What is the 1st Continental Congress?
This group of Patriots organized by Samuel Adams. They were involved in protests against the Stamp Act and participated in the Boston Tea Party.
What is the Sons of Liberty?
This person recommended setting up a unified government within the colonies.
Who is John Adams?
This agreement made in 1763, ended the war, and created the Proclamation of 1763.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This act was a tax on imported goods like glass, tea, and paper.
What is the Townshend Acts
This document written by Thomas Paine listed powerful reasons why colonists would be better off free from Great Britain and greatly influences opinions in favor of independence.
What is Common Sense?
These civilians were ready to fight on short notice.
Who are Minutemen?
This person received the Boston Committee of Correspondence, which called for action against the British. He started the Sons. of Liberty.
Who is Samuel Adams?