Colonial Protests
This was the main reason many colonists objected to paying new taxes after the French and Indian War.
What is "They were unable to vote for representatives who passed these taxes"
He was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
Following the Revolution, this nation recognized U.S. independence.
What is "Great Britain"?
This document, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson, declared the colonies free from British rule.
What is the "Declaration of Independence"?
Thomas Jefferson wanted to condemn this American practice in the Declaration of Independence, but decided against it because of the Southern colonies' delegates.
What is "Slavery"?
One way American colonists opposed the Stamp Act was by refusing to purchase British goods. What is this method of protest called?
What is a "boycott"?
He was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This battle is considered the turning point of the war because it convinced France and Spain to help the Americans.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Name one of the three major points made in the Declaration of Independence.
What is "King George III passed unfair laws" (or "He broke the social contract" or "All people have unalienable rights")?
This group of people faced a difficult decision about which side to support during the Revolution, and sided who they believe would let them keep their ancestral lands.
Who are Native Americans?
These three methods were used by colonists to oppose the Stamp Act.
What are "organizing street protests, boycotting British goods, and writing pamphlets calling for independence"?
He was a protester who died during the Boston Massacre, becoming one of the first martyrs of the Revolution.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
The first battle of the American Revolution took place here, before the British moved on to search for weapons at Concord.
What is Lexington?
The proposal made by the Continental Congress after the battles of Lexington & Concord asking for an end to fighting.
What is "The Olive Branch Petition"?
This is how many Native Americans reacted to the end of the Revolutionary War, especially those that supported Britain.
What is, "they moved away from the United States to Canada or unsettled territory"
This event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor to protest British taxation.
What is the "Boston Tea Party"?
This Prussian officer drilled American soldiers at Valley Forge, turning them into a strong fighting force.
Who is Baron Friedrich von Steuben?
This woman brought water to troops during battle and fired a cannon after her spouse was wounded.
Who is Mary Ludwig Hayes (Molly Pitcher)?
This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, argued against monarchy and for independence.
What is "Common Sense"?
The British offered this to Black soldiers in exchange for fighting on their side during the Revolution.
What is "a promise of freedom"?
Put these events in order: Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Townshend Acts, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts.
What is "Stamp Act (1765), Townshend Acts (1767), Boston Massacre (1770), Boston Tea Party (1773), Intolerable Acts (1774)"?
In January 1776, this author published "Common Sense," influencing many colonists to support independence.
Who is Thomas Paine?
This Spanish leader seized British posts from Louisiana to Florida, helping the American cause.
Who is Bernardo de Gálvez?
This document, written in 1776, inspired the quote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.”
What is "The American Crisis"?
How did many of the Haudenosaunee nations react to the end of the American Revolution?
What is "They moved to Canada"?