Causes of Revolutionary War
This Act allowed the British to tax the colonists on all legal and business paper used in America.
What is the Stamp Act?
The British had a Royal ___________ which served as a major advantage during the war.
What is the Royal Navy?
This was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Similar to the Siege of Boston, the British took control of this southern city towards the end of the Revolutionary War.
What is Charleston, SC?
A written request by many people that is made to a person in authority.
What is a petition?
In December 1773, colonists dumped over 90,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
With 2.5 million people, it seems as though the _______________ should have won the war.
Who are the Americans?
This was NOT a battle at all, but a PLACE where George Washington brought his troops to reorganize and prepare for future battles
What is Valley Forge?
American forces tried (and failed) to invade and capture this Canadian city which resulted in almost half of the Americans being captured or killed.
What is Quebec?
Something unfair that is the cause of a complaint.
What is a grievance?
In 1770, a crowd threw snowballs at British soldiers. The British soldiers shot into the crowd and killed 5 colonists.
What is the Boston Massacre?
The ____________ had a much more organized army.
Who are the British?
The Americans fought at this location twice, and only won the first battle.
What is the Battle of Ticonderoga in 1775?
After losing in Boston, the British focused their attention in New York and won this battle.
What is the Battle of Long Island?
A person, group, or country that has joined with another for a particular purpose.
What is an ally?
The Seven Years War is also known as this.
What is the French and Indian War?
He was a philosopher that persuaded many colonists to join the Patriots during the Revolutionary War.
Who is T. Paine?
The Americans won this battle after the famous crossing of the Delaware on Christmas day.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
Although not a battle, it is rumored that George Washington may have been responsible for burning down this city.
What is New York City?
The personal values and rules that guide one in life.
What is philosophy?
This group started in Boston to protest the Stamp Act. They took charge of the city.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This French leader was a millionaire that bought a ship, and sailed to America to help us fight the British.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
This battle was considered a turning point in the war for the Americans because we gained France as an ally.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
The American Major General Horatio Gates displayed poor leadership which led to a British victory in this battle.
What is the Battle of Camden, SC?
Can't be taken away especially rights as a citizen.
What is inalienable?