American Revolution Vocabulary
American Revolutionary War (1)
American Revolutionary War (2)
Westward Expansion
100
The colonists thought the new tax laws were unfair because they had no ________________ in the British government.
What is representation
100
This person led the Colonial Army.
Who is George Washington
100
This person wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson.
100

What are Lewis and Clark known for?

Exploring the western United states

200
The colonists were angry when _________________ passed new tax laws to help pay the cost of the French and Indian War.
What is Parliament
200
During this event, colonists threw a shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party
200
The group of colonists who wanted independence from Britain.
Who are the Patriots
200
This person "purchased" the Louisiana Territory.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
For the colonists, winning the battle at Saratoga was a ______________ in their war with Britain.
What is turning point
300
This placed taxes on goods such as: glass, tea, paint, and paper brought into the colonies.
What are the Townsend Acts
300
The group of people who supported the British King.
Who are the Loyalists
300

Where Lewis and Clark started their expedition

What is St. Louis, Missouri

400
The colonists were willing to start a _________________ in order to rule themselves.
What is a revolution
400
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
What is to form a new government, apart from Britain.
400
What did the colonists do when Parliament placed taxes on goods?
What is they stopped buying those goods.
400

Approximately how long their expedition lasted.

What is 2 years

500
When the colonists declared their _______________, they cut ties with Britain.
What is independence
500
The first big battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
500
The place that became the turning point for the Patriots in the war.
What is Saratoga, New York
500

The person who joined the expedition as an interpreter and helped keep peace with different tribes.

Who is Sacagawea

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