Important People
Who was the first casualty in the events leading to the American Revolution?
Who was Crispus Attucks.
The first major English win although the colonial army held of 2 waves off British soldiers.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill.
What was the title of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged colonists to seek independence from Britain?
What is Common Sense.
On December 26th, 1776, Washington and his men surprise attacked and defeated the Hessians at this battle.
What is the Battle of Trenton.
This was the riot that resulted in 5 dead and 6 injured colonists.
What is the Boston Massacre.
What is the term for the refusal to purchase certain goods?
What is a boycott.
What prevented the colonists from moving west after the French and Indian War?
What is the Proclamation of 1763.
Both men helped train the soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben.
These acts were passed in retaliation of the Boston Tea Party. Among others, these took away the government control from the colonists and closed the Boston port.
What is the Intolerable Acts.
What is a tax on imported goods called?
What is a tariff.
Which colony was the last major battle fought in?
What is Virginia.
He was the general of the British army who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown.
Who is General Charles Cornwallis.
This was the event where the colonists drafted the Olive Branch Petition.
What is the 1st Continental Congress.
Who was the hero of the battle that was the turning point of the war?
Who is Benedict Arnold.