Causes of the Revolution
This war left Britain in debt and led to new taxes on the colonies.
What is French and Indian War?
First battle of the American Revolution
What is Battle of Lexington and Concord?
He was the commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
A form of protest where people refuse to buy/use certain goods and services?
What is Boycott?
Nickname for the British army soldiers.
This act placed a tax on printed materials, newspapers, and documents.
What is Stamp Act?
Washington crossed the Delaware River to win this important surprise attack.
What is Battle of Trenton?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
An American colonist who wanted independence from Britain during the American Revolution
What is Patriot?
What room number are we in?
What is Room 211?
Colonists were unhappy with the taxes, so they began shouting this 3-word phrase.
What is Taxation without Representation?
This victory convinced France to join the war as a U.S. ally.
What is Battle of Saratoga?
The king of Great Britain during the Revolution, viewed by colonists as unfair and controlling.
Who is King George III?
A fundamental change in power, government, or social structures, often achieved through force.
What is Revolution?
This is the capital of California.
This event occurred when 5 colonists were killed by the British army in Boston.
What is Boston Massacre?
The final major battle where the British surrendered.
Battle of Yorktown
He made a famous midnight ride to warn that the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere?
A volunteer soldier ready to fight at a moment’s notice.
What is Minuteman?
This is the first English settlement in the 13 colonies.
What is Jamestown?
This series of laws closed Boston Harbor and punished the colonists after the Boston Tea Party.
What is Intolerable Acts?
Treaty signed in 1783 that officially ended the war and gave recognition that the United States of America was an independent country from Britiain
Treaty of Paris
He was a lawyer who defended colonial rights, helped write the Declaration of Independence, and worked to get support for independence at the Continental Congress
Who is John Adams?
A military force that is made up of civilians in order to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
What is Militia?
What is the name of Ms. E's cat (the tabby one)?
Who is Concha?