Causes of the Revolution
Who became the dominant power after the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
What does boycott mean?
Refuse to buy
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
What event started the war?
Lexington and Concord
Where was the “shot heard round the world”?
Lexington
Why did Britain tax the colonists?
They needed money after the war
What does opposition mean?
Disagreement
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What document declared independence?
Declaration of Independence
What battle showed colonists could fight well?
Bunker Hill
What famous phrase showed colonial anger about taxes?
“No taxation without representation”
What is a patriot?
Someone who supports their country
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What winter camp was very difficult for soldiers?
Valley Forge
What battle convinced France to help?
Saratoga
Name one British act that upset colonists
Stamp Act / Intolerable Acts
What is a declaration?
An official statement
Who warned the colonists the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What surprise attack did Washington lead?
Crossing the Delaware (Trenton)
Where did the British surrender?
Yorktown
What meeting brought 12 colonies together?
First Continental Congress
Give an example of a boycott
Refusing to buy British tea
Who trained soldiers at Valley Forge?
Friedrich von Steuben
What event ended the war?
Treaty of Paris
Who helped the Americans win at Yorktown?
French army/navy