Revolutionary War
the battle on a hill that built morale for the Patriots
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle that ended the Revolutionary War. The French Navy helped George Washington surround the British and caused them to surrender.
What is Yorktown
Closing of this Harbor led to rebellion in this city.
Boston
What day did the Continental Congress pass the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
He was only 5-4 and became one of the leading Founding fathers. He became the fourth president of the United States.
Patrick Henry's famous speech ended with these words
“Give me liberty or give me death!”
How did the French and Indian War lead to American independence?
It left the British with a large debt burden, which led to heavy taxation of the colonists.
This state had its legislature shut down by the British. The legislature makes laws for the government.
Massachusetts.
How many pamphlets by Thomas Paine were sold?
500,000
Which Patriot group served as the government during the Revolutionary War
Second Continental Congress
What disease did George Washington give his troops a vaccine for?
Smallpox
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed
Philadelphia, Penn.
The riot that broke out between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in 5 deaths was called...
The Boston Massacre
These acts were a punishment for the Boston Tea Party
Intolerable acts
What was the cause of the Boston Tea Party?
Taxes on Tea
Colonist who remained loyal to the British government
Loyalist
The first battle of the Revolutionary war
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the name of the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Colonist who wanted independence from Britain
Patriots
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
King of England during the Revolution
Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, what was his argument that all men possess unalienable rights of
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What famous pamphlet was printed in 1776 that changed the hearts of the people in favor of Independence? Who wrote it?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
There are 3 Riders, name the riders and who actually delivered the message to the militia?
W. Revere, S Prescott and William Dawes rode out of Boston to alert the Militia.
Samuel Prescott