This "act" placed a tax on tea imported from Great Britain
Tea Act
100
He was appointed the General of the Continental Army
George Washington
100
This was the first battle of the Revolution and is sometimes called "The Shot Heard Round the World"
Lexington and Concord
100
How did the colonists protest against the Tea Act?
Boston Tea Party
100
What 2 countries allied themselves with American during the war?
France and Spain
200
This "act" placed a tax on newspaper, playing cards, wills, and any legal documents
Stamp Act
200
He was the General of the Royal British Army
Charles Cornwallis
200
General Washington led his troops across a frozen Delaware River to surprise attack the Hessians
Battle of Trenton
200
Only 5 people actually died in this altercation in the streets of Boston
Boston Massacre (labeled a massacre for propaganda)
200
Men who were ready to fight at a moments notice were called...?
Minutemen
300
This "act" placed a tax on glass, paint, and lead.
Townshend Act
300
He was elected the President of the Continental Congress
John Hancock
300
The American General during this battle ordered his men not to shoot until "you see the whites of their eyes"
Battle at Bunker Hill
300
General Washington and his men spent several miserable months suffering from cold, disease, and starvation at what camp?
Valley Forge
300
Volunteer soldiers with little to no experience were called what?
Militia
400
This "act" placed a tax on molasses and sugar
Sugar Act
400
He is responsible for writing a pamphlet called "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
400
This was the last battle of the Revolution where the British surrendered
Battle of Yorktown
400
What was the document sent to King George III that declared the United States free and independent from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
400
This battle tactic uses hit and run techniques and surprise attacks on the enemy
Guerilla Warfare
500
This "act" allowed British soldiers to reside in colonists homes without approval
Quartering Act
500
He was the leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
500
This battle was the turning point of the war
Battle of Saratoga
500
Explain the difference between a Loyalist and a Patriot
Loyalist: colonists that remained loyal to Great Britain when the war began
Patriot: colonists who were willing to fight for freedom and independence from Great Britain
500
Finish the famous American motto: "No taxation without ___________________"