Causes on the Conflict
This act required colonists to pay a tax on almost all printed paper, including newspapers and legal documents.
The Stamp Act
He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the first U.S. President.
George Washington
The "shot heard 'round the world" was fired during these first two battles of the Revolution.
Lexington and Concord
The Declaration of Independence says all people have these three "unalienable rights."
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
This was the nickname given to British soldiers because of the color of their uniforms.
Redcoats
This famous phrase was used by colonists who felt it was unfair to be taxed by a British Parliament where they had no voice.
"No Taxation Without Representation"
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This battle is known as a major turning point because it convinced the French to help the Americans.
The Battle of Saratoga
This is the date the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.
July 4, 1776
This term described colonists who wanted to remain part of Great Britain and stay loyal to the King.
Loyalists
This event in 1770 began as a street brawl and ended with British soldiers firing into a crowd, killing five colonists.
The Boston Massacre
This famous silversmith took a "midnight ride" to warn the colonial militia that the British were coming.
Paul Revere
While not a battle, the Continental Army survived a long, starving, and freezing winter at this location.
Valley Forge
This man signed his name the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
This term described colonists who wanted to break away from Britain and become independent.
Patriots
To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party, the British passed these harsh laws.
The Intolerable Acts
This famous inventor and diplomat helped convince France to join the war on the side of the Americans.
Benjamin Franklin
This was the final major battle of the war, where General Cornwallis surrendered.
The Battle of Yorktown
According to the Declaration, the power of the government comes from this group of people.
The Governed or the Citizens
This country became the most important ally to the Americans, providing money, soldiers, and a powerful navy.
France
This secret group of patriots was formed to protest British taxes and was responsible for the Boston Tea Party.
The Sons of Liberty
This British King was the leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution.
King George III
In this early battle, the British won the hill, but the Americans proved they could stand up to the world's strongest army.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, used simple language to argue for independence.
Common Sense
These were colonial militia members who were famous for being ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Minutemen