Causes of War
War over Land, Britain beats France but caused major debt.
French and Indian War
The three groups that came about because of rising problems...
Patriots, Loyalist, and Neutralist.
Leader of the Continental Army for the Patriots
George Washington
Fight in the streets over taxation & freedom; 5 colonist throwing snow and ice were killed by British troops.
Boston Massacre
Saying for colonists angry they had no voice in parliament.
No Taxation without Representation
This battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution and was the "shot heard round the world"?
Battle of Lexington & Concord
The list of complaints in the Declaration were also know as...
Grievances
This Act reqired colonist to pay back the money lost from the Boston Tea Party. They also had to house British soldiers.
The Intolerable Acts
This meeting came about after the Intolerable Acts. In the meeting 12 out of the 13 colonies sent representative to discuss grievences with British rule.
1st Continental Congress
Turning point in the Revolutionary War; France decided to help America
Battle of Saratoga
The date that the Declaration of Independence was signed...
July 4th, 1776
What is the vocab word that means to undo a law or turn it back?
Repeal
Secret group of men and women that went against the stamp act/believed in freedom
Sons of Liberty/ Daughters of Liberty
What country joined our side after our win at the Battle of Saratoga?
France
A meeting with all delagates from the colonies represented. In this meeting, they developed the Declaration of Independence.
2nd Continental Congress
The tax on Paper Goods...
The Stamp Act
Angry colonist led by the Son's of Liberty threw tea into the Boston Harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
A colonist who changed sides after not recieving the credit he wanted after the Battle of Saratoga
Benedict Arnold
During this battle, we surrounded the British with our allies and they surrenders. This battle ended the war.
Battle of Yorktown
Where was the Declaration of independence signed...
Philadelpia, Freedom Hall