He was not very kind to Americans. He felt they should pay for the British helping them during the French and Indian War.
Who is King George III?
100
This document gave the colonists freedom from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
This battle began the Revolutionary War. It started with a shot heard 'round the world.
What is the Battle at Lexington and Concord?
100
July 4, 1776
What is the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
100
Only 5 colonists were killed at this event.
What is the Boston Massacre?
200
He was the first to sign his name on the Declaration of Independence. He signed it very large so the king would see it.
Who is John Hancock?
200
Peace talks began in Paris in 1782 where this document gave Americans almost everything they every wanted--most importantly freedom!
What is Treaty of Paris?
200
In June 1775, this was the first large battle where the British won because they had more soldiers and more weapons.
What is the Battle at Bunker's and Breeds Hills?
200
October 17, 1781
What is when General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown?
200
Colonists dressed up as this, then dumped all of the tea into the harbor calling it the Boston Tea Party.
What are Native Americans?
300
This man created many of the taxes along side King George III- including the Townshend Acts, the Stamp Act
Who is Charles Townshend?
300
This was the first constitution adopted by American congress. It needed work and had uneven power.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
300
On December 25, 1776, George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River to take this town by surprise. It was a win for the Americans.
What is the Battle at Trenton?
300
March 5, 1770
What is the Boston Massacre?
300
This was the name of a secret group who did not like King George or the taxes on colonists.
What is the Sons of Liberty?
400
This man was a silversmith, a member of the Sons of Liberty and warned colonists the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere?
400
This document was written in 1787 and is the highest law in our land and the most important document in our history.
What is the Constitution?
400
No actual battle was fought here. The Americans were here from Dec. 1777-June 1778. Conditions were bad. It was difficult to survive. However, soldiers learned how to be an Army.
What is Valley Forge?
400
December 16, 1773
What is the Boston Tea Party?
400
This is what we call the President's wife.
What is the First Lady?
500
This man wrote the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.)
Who is James Madison?
500
These were written by James Madison. They are the first ten amendments of the Constitution. The leaders wanted the laws to be fair for all Americans.
What is the Bill of Rights?
500
In 1781, this was the final battle of the Revolutionary War. George Washington paired up with the French and was able to surround the British troops. General Cornwallis had to surrender since the British could not escape.
What is the battle at Yorktown?
500
April 18, 1775
What is Paul Revere's famous ride to Lexington?
500
Pierre L'Enfant and Benjamin Banneker planned this capital city in 1800.