Pre-War Acts
This act taxed newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, playing cards, and dice.
The Stamp Act
This event caused the British to tax the colonists, lighting a long fuse that leads to the Revolutionary War.
French and Indian War
A way to protest against a specific government or company. (Hint: You do not buy from shops that the British own).
Boycott
This document was written after the start of the Revolutionary War, separating the American Colonies from the British Empire.
The Declaration of Independence
This American was the most important person in the Revolutionary War. (Hint: If he is captured, killed, or missing...).
George Washington
This act taxed glass, tea, lead, paint and other imported goods.
The Townshend Acts
This event was used as propaganda against the British. (Hint: It was engraved by Paul Revere).
The Boston Massacre
This is the formal name for the American Army.
Continental Army
This battle happened after Washington crossed the Delaware river at night.
Battle of Trenton
One of Britain's most valuable Generals. (Hint: Often goes head to head with Washington).
General Howe
This act gave the British East India Company monopoly on all sales of one specific trade good in America.
The Tea Act
This event stemmed from a heated town meeting where 100-150 men took action in a protest against the British.
The Boston Tea Party
The act of taking a piece of your army and swinging them around to hit the opposing army from the side.
A flank/outflank.
This was the battle that convinced the French to join the war on the American side.
The Battle of Saratoga
This city was very important to the Americans. (Hint: It was the American capital).
Philadelphia
This act restricted town meetings and appointed council after the Boston Tea Party.
Massachusetts Government Act
Meeting where boycotts against the British were coordinated. (Hint: Only 12/13 colonies sent delegates).
First Continental Congress
A well trained soldier from Germany who fights alongside the British.
Hessian
This battle takes place in New England where British troops march to two towns. (Hint: A few patriots made rides through multiple towns to warn the colonists).
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This General switched sides during the war, mainly for money and glory. (Hint: He was wounded and often seen with a cane).
General Benedict Arnold
These acts were meant to be a punishment towards Massachusetts. (Hint: They did the opposite and united the colonies).
Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
This event almost starts the Revolutionary War when thousands of militiamen and minutemen march towards Boston. (Hint: Starts with a rumor that more colonists were killed in Boston).
The Powder Alarm
This means the company has complete control of all proceeds/revenue. (Hint: Think British East India Company).
Monopoly
The Revolutionary War ends here when Cornwallis is pinned against the coast.
This General coined the phrase "Live Free or Die".
General John Stark