COTAR 1
British soldiers opened fire on colonist killing 5
Boston Massacre
Leader of Continental army
George Washington
An American colonist who favored American independence and wanted to break away from British rule.
Patriots
The American Revolutionary War was fought between whom?
British and American colonists
He authored the DOI.
Thomas Jefferson
Sons of Liberty dress as Native Americans throwing tea into the harbor protesting the Tea Act.
Boston Tea Party
“The Shot Heard around the World" was fired here.
Lexington
Refusal to buy goods from a certain source is
Boycott
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War and forced Great Britain to negotiate a treaty.
Battle of Yorktown
On what date did the colonies approve the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
Colonist had to house soldiers and provide them with supplies
Quartering Act
Explain "no taxation without representation."
Colonists were paying heavy taxes without a say in British parliament.
Intellectual and philosophical movement that spread across Europe and the British Colonies in the 18th century.
Enlightenment
The Revolutionary War was officially ended by treaty.
Treaty of Paris of 1783
The entire opening of the Declaration of Independence is Thomas Jefferson copying whose ideas?
John Locke
A tax on all printed material, like newspapers, marriage license, play cards, pamphlets
Stamp Act
This policy did not allow settlers to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation fo 1763
A formal agreement between two nations that usually ends a war.
Treaty
British won the battle but lost hundreds of soldiers and this became a moral victory for the American’s
Bunker Hill
Where is the Declaration of Independence at today.
National Archives in Washington DC
The meeting where delegates met to discuss problems with England and to promote independence.
First Continental Congress
He authored a pamphlet titled "Common Sense" which urged colonists to support independence.
Thomas Paine
A court document allowing officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods
Writs of Assistance
Known as the turning point of the war because after this victory, France decides to enter the war and sides with the patriots/Americans. (ally)
Battle of Saratoga
Name the 5 parts of the DOI
Introduction, Preamble, Body, Body, Conclusion