Name That Rebel
This larger-than-life rebel leader was the leading American general during the Revolutionary War, and later became President.
These two battles are considered to be the first battles of the American Revolution.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
This act in 1773 led the Sons of Liberty to organize the Boston Tea Party.
What is the Tea Act of 1773?
This term, also the name of Tom Brady's old crew, refers to the Americans who wanted to separate from the British Empire and form their own country.
What is a patriot?
This nation, a longtime rival of the British, was convinced to join the American Revolution on the side of the Americans.
Who are the French?
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
George Washington crossed this river in order to lead the American troops to victory over drunk Prussians on Christmas, 1776.
What is the Delaware River?
This act in 1764 put a big tax on importing wine, coffee, and one other particularly sweet substance.
What is the Sugar Act?
This term refers to those in the colonies that wanted to stay a part of the British Empire.
What is a loyalist (or a Tory)?
This location served as a brutal camp for the American troops under George Washington during the Winter of 1776-1777.
What is Valley Forge?
This man with a $100 bill reputation never became president, but was instrumental in helping the Americans win.
Taking place six years before the war began, this violent event's first victim was Crispus Attucks, a free black man considered the first patriot casualty in the American Revolution.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This act was a tax on all letters, playing cards, newspapers, legal documents, and any other paper products by requiring them to have an official seal on them approved by the British Government.
What is the Stamp Act?
Though a little bit of an exaggeration, this term refers to a militia soldier who could be ready to fight in 60 seconds or less.
What are the Minutemen?
This war, won by the British against the French, is better known as the "Seven Years' War" in Europe. It also cost so much that the British had to start taxing their American colonies more to pay for it.
What is the French and Indian War?
A Prussian (German) veteran who helped to train the American army during Valley Forge.
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
American General Horatio Gates won this battle that is generally considered to be the turning point of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
The Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Quartering Act, and the Administration of Justice Act, are collectively referred to by this name.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
This meeting of community leaders in Philadelphia published the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
What is the Second Continental Congress?
General Charles Cornwallis
This revolutionary author initially published his most famous work "Common Sense" anonymously.
Who is Thomas Paine?
The American victory at this battle led to the British surrendering, winning American independence.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This act put a tax on glass, lead, paint, and paper in an attempt to raise money for the British government after a costly war.
What is the Townshend Act?
This agreement signed in 1783 meant that the British officially recognized American Independence.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This letter, sent from the Continental Congress to Britain just before the Declaration of Independence, offered to prevent the American Revolution, if Parliament and King George III would give in to its demands.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?