Causes
This war created debt for Britain after fighting Native Americans and the French
The French and Indian War
The was the first battle of the American Revolution
This group of people wanted to remain loyal to the British
Loyalist/ Torries
This battle started when British troops heard the Americans were hiding weapons in a city outside of Boston
Lexington and Concord
What three rights does the Declaration of Independence cite that are unalienable
life, liberty and happiness
This Act placed a tax on goods such as glass, lead, paper, and paint
What event did the First Continental Congress meet after
The Intolerable Act
This side had an advantage for fighting for independence
This battle was an American victory, and allowed France to become an ally
Saratoga
What killed most people during the American Revolution
This Act was made to punish Boston After the Tea Party, and placed a closure on Boston Harbor, Closed the Massachusetts legislature and created writs of Assistance
The Intolerable Acts
This was sent to King George III to try to compromise and avoid war
The Olive Branch Petition
This side had more experienced generals and troops
Britain
This battle ended the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
This Act stopped Colonist from purchasing Dutch Tea
The Tea Act
This made it illegal for settlers to go west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
The Second Continental Congress prepared for war by electing this person as the Army General
George Washington
France
Although not a battle, soldiers camped out here during the winter of 1777.
Valley Forge
This part of the Intolerable Act allowed for the British to inspect ships and cargo
Writs of Assistance
This was an act that allowed for British soldiers to live in the homes of the Colonist
This Document was created to break up with Britain and established the idea of Natural Rights
The Declaration of Independence
This color uniform was worn by loyalist who were fighting in battles
Green
After Yorktown this treaty was signed to end the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
This war strategy stopped resources from entering a city
siege