Causes of the war
This war was fought for 7 years all over the world, and also in North America. British v.s French. Name the treaty that ended this war.
French and Indian War / 7 Years War (Treaty of Paris 1763)
This major port city was considered the headquarters of the Revolution.
Boston
The first battles of the war. "The shot heard round the world". (Name what colony it happened in)
Lexington & Concord (Mass)
First commander-in-chief of the American Continental Army
George Washington
What colonial British $ policy controlled all the trade between Britain and the colonies?
Mercantilism
This was a tax placed on all paper goods
Stamp Act
In 1770, British soldiers opened fire into a crowd of protesters, killing 5 colonists
Boston Massacre
Known as the turning point of the war in favor of the Americans. The French join the Americans after this battle. (Name what colony it happened in)
Saratoga (NY)
General of all the British Forces in the colonies
Gen. Cornwallis
This treaty ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris 1783
This proclamation was issued by King George III that forbid colonists from crossing the Appalachian Mtns
Proclamation of 1763
In 1773, the Sons of Liberty dumped hundreds of boxes of tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
This location was where the Continental army trained during the winter of 1777-1778. With the help of a few foreign generals (Lafayette, Bon Stuben). ((Name what colony it happened in))
Valley Forge (PA)
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What was the rallying cry for the colonists in response to the taxes being passed in the colonies?
"No taxation without Representation"
This tax was responsible for glass, lead, tea and most household items.
Townshend Act
Sam Adams creates what group that will lead protests against the British. Such as the Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty
The Final major battle of the American Revolution. The French surronded the British on water and the Americans on land. Forced the surrender of the British Gen. Cornwallis. (Name what colony it happened in)
Yorktown (VA)
Father of the American Navy. "I have not yet begun to fight"
John Paul Jones
This document was written during the Revolution war. The colonists voted during the 2nd congress to pass this document. Thomas Jefferson is the primary author
Declaration of Independence (1776)
The British were fighting the French over control of what Region in North America (1756-1763)?
Ohio River Valley
After the Boston Tea Party, the King issued this order that closed the Boston Harbor.
Intolerable Acts/ Coercive Acts
This battle was made famous with the painting of Gen. Washington crossing the frozen Delaware River on Christmas eve night. (Name what colony it happened in)
Trenton (NJ)
First American to be killed by redcoats during the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks
What body of water did the French surround during the battle of Yorktown?
Chesapeake Bay