Causes of the American Revolution
Colonists did not want taxes without representation in Parliament
"No Taxation without Representation"
Having a voice in government
Representation
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizure of property
The 4th Amendment
Britain's king. His laws and taxes angered the colonists
King George III
A writer and scientist. He helped the colonists get help from France.
Benjamin Franklin
British soldiers shot and killed five people.
The Boston Massacre
A person who helps the enemy
Traitor
The right to own guns
The 2nd Amendment
He rode to warn that the British were coming
Paul Revere
The first battles of the American Revolution. Minutemen fought in these battles and they occurred in Massachusetts.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Men who spoke out against British taxes and laws
Sons of Liberty
A fight between armies. Many of these can occur during a war.
Battle
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and media
The 1st Amendment
He turned against the colonists and became a British spy
Benedict Arnold
This begins with "we the people"
The Declaration of Independence
War between Britain and France. Cost Britain a lot of money.
French and Indian War
A change or addition to a document
Amendment
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment
The 8th Amendment
He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence and was the 3rd POTUS
Thomas Jefferson
This is the first part of the U.S. Constitution
The Preamble
Everything made of paper was stamped. These stamps were taxed.
The Stamp Act
The main law explaining how the U.S. government works
The U.S. Constitution
Protects from testifying against yourself in court.
The 5th Amendment
He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and the 1st POTUS
George Washington
This was signed by the British and colonists and signaled the end of the American Revolution
The Treaty of Paris