People
Who used John Locke's views on natural rights AND what did he use them to write?
Thomas Jefferson and The Declaration of Independence
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Cannot settle past the Appalachian Mountains
Why did George Washington choose to cross the Delaware river to defeat the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton?
The river was icy so it was unexpected to cross.
General Cornwallis became trapped at this location in 1781 and the British surrendered to the colonists.
The Battle of Yorktown
Why were the colonists so angry about the taxes?
They had no representation in government.
This group boycotted following the tax Acts by creating goods and finding substitutes.
Daughters of Liberty
This event happened when colonists tired of all of the military presence in Boston and began throwing rocks, oysters, and other things at British soldiers.
The Boston Massacre
First Battle of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
How were the Americans and French able to surround Cornwallis, forcing him to surrender?
He was bordered by land and sea. French Navy bordered him on the water and the French and Continental Army bordered him on land.
This law required all legal documents to carry a stamp that had to be purchased from the government.
Stamp Act
This author penned "Common Sense" writing that it was absurd to be loyal to King George III.
Thomas Paine
After the French and Indian War, how did England plan to pay off its war debt?
Tax the colonists
Turning point in the war. Patriot victory that would convince the French to officially become an ally.
Battle of Saratoga
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This group supported freedom for the colonists and was led by men like Paul Revere. They were violent in their tactics such as mock hangings.
The Sons of Liberty
This man helped George Washington train the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Baron Von Steuben
They lost all of their land holdings east of the Mississippi River?
American victory that saw Washington and his troops surprise the Hessians troops after crossing the Delaware overnight.
Battle of Trenton
This theory says that people give up some of their freedom in exchange for the government to protect their rights. If the government abuses its power, the people have the right to overthrow the government.
Social Contract Theory
This French soldier fought alongside the Continental Army because he believed in their fight for rights and freedom.
Marquis de Lafayette
Why were the Intolerable Acts passed to punish the colonists?
Colonists threw the tea into the Boston Harbor (Boston Tea Party)
Last battle of the American Revolution ending with British General Lord Cornwallis surrendering.
Battle of Yorktown
This colonial statesman went to France to get assistance during the Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Franklin