AR #1
What did the American colonists want to declare?
Independence
A Colonist who argued that the colonies should not separate from Britain
Loyalist
British General who surrendered at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George
Which side did Natives largely side with?
Britain
partner or supporter
ally
Influential booklet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged colonists to declare independence from Britian
Common Sense
Document in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
Declaration of Independence
Group of delegates (representatives) that acted as the government for the American colonies
Name of the war which lasted eight years when colonists fought for their independence from Britain
Revolutionary War
(American Revolution)
official ending of the War; peace agreement
Treaty of Paris
a colonist who continued to support the king of England
Loyalist
The Navy that aided the colonists at Yorktown
The French Navy
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
First signer of the Declaration of Independence with the largest signature
John Hannock
Who warned that the Redcoats (British army) was coming during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere
Name one thing the Declaration of Independence stated
Men have rights from God that can't be taken away
People have the right to live, be free, and to seek happiness
Governments get their control from the people
People have the right to get rid of an unfair government
a colonist who wanted freedom from British rule
Patriot
The event that destroyed British goods and was a form of political protest by the colonists
The Boston Tea Party
The man who famously declared "Give me liberty or give me death".
Patrick Henry
Was Thomas Jefferson a Loyalist of Patriot?
Patriot
Representative from each colony met to discuss the Intolerable Acts but decided to try to work things out with King George
First Continental Congress
German soldiers that were paid to fight for the British
Hessians
to publicly disagree
protest
Famous saying that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain
"No taxation without representation"
How much ammunition did the Patriots have?
very little / less than the British
What document stated the American Revolution was officially over?
Treaty of Paris
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
The year the Declaration of Independence was signed
1776
someone who does not obey a person in power
rebel
tax on paper goods
stamp act
The secret society of colonists that organized resistance and organized attacks against the British
Sons of Liberty
Name at least 2 Ways in which women supported the Patriot cause
-Managed farms and plantations
-Acted as nurses
-Acted as messengers
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
The French became an ally for the Patriots after the victory.
What country sent money/ troops to help the Patriots?
France
an army of regular people
militia