Acts, Continental Congress, and Continental Army
Battles
Important People
Key Dates
Quotes and Documents
100

It enacted to raise revenue from the American Colonies on molasses etc.

What was the Sugar Act 

100

Known as the turning point of the American Revolution

What was The Battle of Saratoga

100

the Commander of the Continental Army

Who is George Washington 

100

this document was signed on July 4 1776

When was the Declaration of Independence 

100

colonists argued against taxation without representation in the British government

What was the purpose of the quote ”No taxation without representation“

200

imposed direct taxes, angered colonists, and sparked revolutionary sentiments

What was the Stamp Act 

200

Ended the war and recognized the U.S. as an independent nation.

What was The American Revolution

200

Was a delegate of Continental Congress for Pennsylvania and he convinced France to support the Americans.

Who is Ben Franklin

200

This treaty was signed in 1783

When was the Treaty of Paris signed

200

America’s first constitution, which lacked authority for taxation and enforcement 

What were the Articles of Confederation 

300

Coordinated efforts to resist British rule and ultimately led to independence 

The purpose of the Continental Congress is

300

Decisive battle that led to British negotiations for peace. (Last major battle of the Revolution 

What was The Battle of Yorktown

300

he was a primary author of the Declaration of Independence 

Who is Thomas Jefferson

300

This battle triggered the revolutionary war in 1775

When was the battle of Lexington and Concord fought

300

Officially declared the colonies independence from Britain. Adopted on July 4, 1776, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson

What was the Declaration of Independence 

400

Struggled with shortages of troops, supplies, and experienced leaders

Weakness of the Continental Army

400

Demonstrated the resilience of colonial forces despite being a British victory

What was The Battle of Bunker Hill

400

he did a midnight ride to warn everyone that the British were coming 

Who is Paul Revere

400

 This event happened in 1781

When did General Cornwallis surrender to George Washington at Yorktown

400

Officially ended the Revolution, recognizing U.S. independence

What did the Treaty of Paris do for the American Revolution

500

Washington‘s leadership was a key factor in sustaining the American cause

Strength of the Continental Army

500

A difficult period during the war where the Continental Army emerged stronger after training 

What was The Winter at Valley Forge

500

Wrote the common sense, A pamphlet that encouraged colonists to seek independence from Britain, presenting arguments for self-rule. 

Who is Thomas Paine

500

This group of people first met in 1774

When did the Continental Congress meet

500

A rallying cry for resistance against British tyranny

What does the quote “Give me liberty, or give me death!” mean

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