Battles
The first battle of the American Revolution
What was the battle of Lexington and Concord?
He warned his Patriots of the impending British action and was held captive by British troops during the process
Who was Paul Revere, and what did he do?
This law made colonists pay a tax on goods. People fought back with protests, boycotts, and riots.
What is the stamp act?
Possession of New York City and Long Island after the Battle of Brooklyn
What did the British get hold of during the Battle of Brooklyn?
He practically wrote the Declaration of Independence
What did Thomas Jefferson do?
Passed in 1774 to punish Boston after the tea party until all of the destroyed tea was payed off.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
This battle occurred on Christmas night
When was the Battle of Trenton?
Gave the "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech
What did Patrick Henry do?
A law that required colonists to let British soldiers into their households.
What is the Quartering Act?
They used non-traditional guerrilla tactics that were influenced by Native American techniques
How did the Colonists beat the British in the second battle of Saratoga?
He was the general commander for the Americans.
Who was George Washington?
They focused their efforts in the south, where they anticipated more support from Loyalists, Slaves, and Indian allies
How did the British plan to win the war using the Southern strategy?
He was a federalist who wrote in Federalist 70, "Energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
In 1767, these laws placed taxes on goods like paint, paper, tea, etc. It later led to no taxation without representation.
What are the Townshend acts?