Famous people
He was the leader of the Continental Army and became the first president of the United States.
George Washington
The "shot heard round the world" was fired at this battle, starting the war.
Battle of Lexington
The 13 colonies include 3 areas, including ____________ Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies.
This document was officially adopted on July 4, 1776.
Declaration of Independence
Who were the residents before the colonists in North America?
Native American
This famous messenger warned the colonists that "the British are coming!"
Paul Revere
George Washington crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the enemy at this battle.
Battle of Trenton
People who wanted independence from Great Britain were called ______
patriots
The three rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty and Persuit of happiness
In this protest, colonists dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into the harbor.
Boston Tea party
He was the main author who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
This battle in the Northeast is known as the "turning point" of the war.
Battle of Saratoga
People who would be ready to fight in one minute were called ____________
Minuteman
This official paper was signed in 1783 to end the war.
Treaty of Paris
Colonists met at this meeting to discuss independence from Great Britain.
First Continental congress
This woman saw men suffering from heat during a battle and gave them water from a pitcher.
Molly Pitcher
Took place mostly on Breed’s Hill, Colonists ran out of weapons and had to retreat
Battle of Bunker hill
This refers to an area that is controlled by another country.
colony
Colonists were angry because they had no say in the government, leading to the slogan: ________
No Taxation without Representation
Which city did the massacre happen?
In 1770, colonists argued with British soldiers. The soldiers fired into the crowd, killing five colonists, which increased anger toward Britain.
Boston
He was the King of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
King George III
The British surrendered at this last major battle because the French Navy blocked the harbor.
Battle of Yorktown
People who supported Great Britain and did not want independence were called ____________
Loyalists
This event in 1765 angered colonists because it was the first time they were taxed on printed materials like newspapers. What's the name is the act?
Stamp act
The Continental Army spent a long, freezing cold winter at this camp to train.
Valley Forge