He believed that Congress should rule a nation, not a king. He said it only made sense to go to war against England and wrote, "Common Sense". Who was this?
Thomas Paine
100
Where was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
100
What was the Proclamation Act of 1763?
A law passed by England stating the Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
100
Define: Boycott
Refuse to buy
100
What was the Stamp Act?
It placed a tax on paper items
200
A person that wanted to fight AGAINST England was called a ______?
A Person that did NOT want to fight against England was called a __________?
Patriot
Loyalist
200
Where were the Patriots when the winter was so rough they did not have great shelter or enough to eat? It was difficult but they survived and continued to fight.
Valley Forge
200
Abigail Adams spoke out for_____?
Women's rights
200
If you know the land and surrounding area, you can use "Hit and Run" warfare. This is also known as....?
What is Guerrilla Warfare
200
What was a search warrant called?
Writs of Assistance
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? And when was it written?
Thomas Jefferson in 1776
300
Where did British General Cornwallis surrender to Colonist General Washington and end the war?
Yorktown
300
The Olive Branch Petition asked the King of England for ____?
Peace
300
An army made up of civilians is known as a ...?
What is militia
300
Placed a tax on glass, paper, lead, and tea
Townshend Acts
400
Who was the lead general for the Continental Army?
George Washington
400
Where was the turning point of the war and what country agreed to help the Colonists against the British?
Saratoga
400
What does "Repeal" mean?
To cancel or do away with something (Usually a law)
400
Which Act stated that England's Parliament and King could tax or pass laws in all cases whatsoever for the Colonists?
The Declaratory Act
500
Who were the two men that went on the "Midnight Ride" to warn the Colonists that the British were coming?
Paul Revere and Williams Dawes
500
Where was the "Shot heard 'round the world"?
Lexington and Concord
500
Who said, "I have not yet begun to fight" as his ship was sinking?
John Paul Jones
500
What is "propaganda" AND what was an example if it?
Taking a little truth and spreading it into a "lie" to meet your needs;
The Boston Massacre
500
What was the Navigation Act?
The Colonists had to trade only with England and/or use only English ships.