The battle of Lexington and Concord and the first battle of the American Revolution
colonists with little to no prior combat experience or training that fought in the revolutionary war
Who were the militia?
The most famous break-up letter in history
Final battle of the American Revolution and where Cornwallis surrendered
What is Yorktown?
Referred to as "red coats"
Who were British troops?
This key supporter in the war allowed the Americans to turn the tides of the war
What is the French?
Another word for complaint
What is a grievance?
What were loyalist?
The United States received land that extended west, past this natural barrier as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1783
What are the Appalachian mountains?
This governing body helped unite the 13 colonies and met in secret in Philadelphia.
What was the Continental Congress?
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
A person who supported the cause of freedom and wanted independence from Britain
What is a Patriot?
This grievance was do to the fact that colonists were constantly getting taxed and also a motto in declaring independence
What is "No taxation without representation"?
Natural Human Rights
What are unalienable rights?
This British King basically acted as a Tyrant over the Colonies
Who was King George
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783?
This group supported freedom for the colonists and was led by men like Paul Revere. (rebellious group that did many rebellious acts in Boston)
What were the Sons of Liberty?
Britain's elected legislature that would make laws and decision along with the king
What is Parliament?