Initial Events
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is the BOSTON MASSACRE.
This battle happened because a shot rang out. This was the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
What is BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD.
He obtained favor from the King of France during the Revolutionary War, which supported the colonist.
Who is BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
The last and final battle that gave the colonist the victory they wanted.
What is the BATTLE OF YORKTOWN.
He is known for writing most of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the BOSTON TEA PARTY.
He helped the colonist prepare for the arrival of the British troops that were coming to steal weapons, by alerting them.
Who is PAUL REVERE.
The Patriot leader from Boston whose midnight rides warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord.
Who is PAUL REVERE.
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
We made our own goods and didn't need to trade with the British.
Who are the DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
What is the STAMP ACT.
The colonist fought in this battle 2 times before they were declared the winners. The first battle was September 1777, and the second battle was in October 1777.
What is the BATTLE OF SARATOGA.
He rejected the plea from colonist who wanted to eliminate the unfair taxes.
Who is KING GEORGE III.
What day was the DOI approved
July 4
During the French and Indian war, the British wanted control over_______.
What is the OHIO RIVER.
The motto used because the British wanted to charge the colonist on almost everything is ___________.
What is "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION."
He helped Negotiate the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Who is JOHN ADAMS.
This person said "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
He is known for his famous saying, "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death!"
What is it called when people refuse to buy goods from a particular group or country?
A boycott.
We boycotted against the Stamp Act by the British.
Who are the SONS OF LIBERTY.
Because they needed more man power, the colonist decided they would let the enslaved black gain their freedom if they helped in the war. This is known as _____.
What is BLACK REGIMENT.
He is known as one of the "Founding Fathers" of the US, and also commanded the colonist during the American Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON.
He eventually betrayed the colonist and started working with the British army.
Who is BENEDICT ARNOLD.
Fell during the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks