Context of the Revolution
This war between Britain and France, fought from 1754 to 1763, greatly increased Britain's debt and led to new taxes on the colonies.
What is the French and Indian War
Protestors dumped tea into Boston Harbor in 1773 as a response to British taxation policies, escalating tensions.
What is the Boston Tea Party
The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, he became the first President of the United States and is often called the "Father of His Country."
George Washington
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at this battle in Massachusetts in April 1775, marking the outbreak of armed conflict.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord
This document, adopted on July 4, 1776, announced the American colonies' separation from Britain and listed grievances against King George III.
What is the Declaration of Independence
After the French and Indian War, Britain issued this series of laws to control colonial trade and assert authority over the colonies. (allowing the colonist ONLY to trade with Britain).
What are the Navigation Acts
Colonial delegates met in 1774 to coordinate resistance to British policies, marking the beginning of unified colonial action.
What is the First Continental Congress
A prominent patriot and lawyer, he was a strong advocate for independence, served as the second President of the United States, and helped draft the Declaration of Independence
Who is John Adams
This decisive victory in 1777 was a turning point in the war, convincing France to formally ally with the colonies.
Battle of Saratoga
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This policy required colonists to provide British troops with housing and supplies, angering many colonists.
Quartering Act
British troops fired on colonists in Boston in 1770, killing five civilians, an event that became a rallying cry against British oppression.
What is the Boston Massacre
An African American who was the first person shot and killed in the Boston Massacre, symbolizing colonial resistance.
Who is Crispus Attucks
The surrender of British forces under General Cornwallis at this site in 1781 effectively ended major fighting in the Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown
ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation
Treaty of Paris 1783
Enlightenment thinker John Locke’s ideas about natural rights and government influenced colonists’ views on liberty and rebellion, especially in this **document**.
What is the Declaration of Independence
This battle in April 1775 marked the start of armed conflict between colonial militia and British troops.
**Shot heard around the world**
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord
This French nobleman and military officer became a major general in the American Revolution and played a crucial role in securing French aid.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
This historic battle in Boston in 1775 demonstrated that colonial militia could stand up to the British army and was a symbol of resistance. (Boosted Colonist morale despite heavy casualties or losses)
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
This ordinance, passed in 1787, established a system for settling and governing western lands and set the framework for future states, also banning slavery in the Northwest Territory.
What is the Northwest Ordinance
This English pamphlet, published in 1776 by Thomas Paine, argued that it was time for the colonies to become independent and inspired many to support revolution.
What is "Common Sense"
This event in 1774 involved the passing of punitive laws that closed Boston Harbor and revoked Massachusetts' charter—collectively known as the Coercive Acts.
Intolerable Acts
This woman was an influential writer and propagandist who authored plays, poems, and essays supporting the Revolution, and her work helped shape public opinion.
Who is Mercy Otis Warren
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This early government document, ratified in 1781, created a loose confederation among the colonies, but its lack of power led to its replacement.
What are the Articles of Confederation