Events before the Revolution
When heavily armed British redcoats open fired on a crowd of angry and violent colonists in Boston.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This phrase become the cry for independence and showed why the colonists were upset with the British Government.
What is no taxation without representation?
First two battles of the conflict between the Americans and Britain. Better known as the shot heard around the world.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
This type of fighting was used against the British and could be described as a "hit-and-run" tactic.
What is guerilla warfare.
The Commander and Chief of the Continental Army and would become America's first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Conflict between the French and British that was over land west of the Application Mountains (they both claimed it).
What is the French and Indian War?
This law made it so the colonists had to pay a tax on sugar, molasses and other goods.
The Sugar Act.
Though not a battle, was the location where Washington made camp during the winter and persevered in keeping his troops together (and alive).
What is Valley Forge?
This type of soldier fought for the British and had 6 times the amount of experience and was well equipped.
What is a British Red Coat?
Foreign soldiers who fought not out of loyalty, but for pay.
Who are mercenaries?
When angry colonists dump millions of dollars worth of English tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This law allowed the British to tax any use of papers which includes but is not limited to legal documents, letters and even playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
Last major battle of the war and secured American independence against the British.
Battle of Yorktown
These two reasons and/ or advantages could be said won the war the the Americans.
What is knowledge of the land, fighting for their own rights/ freedom and European allies.
Is credited and the main writer for the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
British soldiers getting cut down as they charge up hill to take an important position outside of Boston. Eventually due to being low on supplies, the patriots are forced to give up the position.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This law allowed the British to sell English made tea directly to the colonists and was hope to cut down on their smuggling.
What is the Tea Act?
Washington crosses the Delaware River to surprise British and Hessian forces resulting in a needed victory for the Americans.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The TWO European countries that allied themselves with the Americans.
Who is France and Spain
Author of the 47 page pamphlet that persuaded people to join the patriot cause against the British.
Who is Thomas Paine?
This person is best known for riding to the countryside to warn that the British were coming to take their weapons from them.
Paul Revere
This treaty put an end to all British taxes and ended the Revolutionary War.
What is The Treaty of Paris?
Known as the turning point in the war where patriot militia members trap British forces in the wilderness and force them to surrender.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Name given to mercenary fights who fought for the British.
Who are the Hessians?
A French officer who organized and trained Washington's solders at Valley Forge. He was kicked out of military service for being a homosexual.
Who is Baron Fredrick von Steuden?