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Who was the only man in Congress wearing a military uniform.
George Washington
This law halved the duty on sugar but organized admiralty courts in the American colonies.
The Sugar Act 1764
The governing body that helped unite the 13 colonies.
Continental Congress
The shot heard around the world refers to what battle specifically?
The battle at Concord
I had the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence and I was the richest man in the colonies. Most importantly I despised the king and his ministers.
John Hancock
This author penned "Common Sense".
Thomas Paine
This law applied to legal documents; wills, deeds, newspapers, pamphlets, and even paying cards and dice.
Stamp Act of 1765
Congress' last ditch effort to seek peace with Great Britain came in the form of this letter:
The Olive Branch Petition
In this battle, it is said that the American general ordered his men to not fire "until you see the white of their eyes".
Bunker Hill
I created and was the main leader of the Sons of Liberty.
This radical group group is known for defeating the British at and capturing Fort Ticonderoga.
The Green Mountain Boys
Indirect taxes on imports like Tea, Glass, Paint, and Paper were referred to as:
Townshend Acts
Benedict Arnold
After this battle, the French committed to allying themselves with the Americans.
Saratoga
I defended the British soldiers who shot and killed colonists during the Boston Massacre.
John Adams
American General who transported 60,000 tons of artillery 300 miles from Ticonderoga, NY to Dorchester, MA.
Henry Knox
This law shut down the Boston Harbor, prohibited colonial assembly, forced colonists to quarter soldiers, and promoted General Thomas Gage as new Governor of Massachusetts.
The Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
Main cause(s) of the American revolution.
"No taxation without representation", or gun control at, or G.B wanted to make Colonists pay for French and Indian War, or lack of freedom afforded to colonies.
In which battle did George Washington cross the Delaware river to surprise attack Hessian soldiers on Christmas night?
Battle of Trenton
This British General was nicknamed "the butcher" for his ruthless treatment towards American colonists and patriot sympathizers.
Banastre Tarleton
Who is considered the Father of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This document formally recognized the 13 American colonies as independent from Great Britain, established a firm U.S border, and provided fair treatment to Americans who supported Great Britain during the war.
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Prussian Captain and exceptional drill master who trained American farmers into soldiers.
Friedrich von Steuben
After 3 weeks of siege and American bombardment, British General Charles Cornwallis formally surrendered at this battle.
Battle of Yorktown
Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"?