Leading up to the War
This famous slogan represented the colonists' frustration with the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts.
"Taxation without representation"
What was the very first battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington
Why was Thomas Paine's Common Sense so influential in the colonies?
It encouraged Americans to declare independence from Britain.
Who was known for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does "unalienable rights" mean?
Unalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away or given up. According to the Declaration, those rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
This political organization was founded in Boston to advance the rights of the colonists and to fight taxation by the British government.
The Sons of Liberty
This was considered the deadliest battle in the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This served as the only form of national government during the Revolutionary War.
The Continental Congress
Who was known for creating the first version of the American flag?
Betsy Ross
What became the official name of the American Army?
The Continental Army
Parliament passed these acts as a way to punish the colonists in Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
Which battle convinced the French to join the war on the side of the colonists?
The Battle of Saratoga
How did the British Army entice African Americans to join their ranks?
They promised them freedom if they fought for the British.
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
He was a Prussian drillmaster known for teaching the Continental Army how to march, use the bayonet, and execute orders quickly on the battlefield.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
How did the Boston Massacre start?
Having British soldiers in Boston created a hostile environment. Fights broke out over jobs. One evening, following a fight that broke out earlier in the afternoon, colonists began to harass British soldiers outside of the customs office, it escalated into a bloody slaughter.
Why did the Americans lose the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It was technically a British victory because they captured the Continental Army's forts on the hills. The Americans only lost because they ran out of ammunition.
List 3 ways in which women contributed to the war effort.
1. Domestically: took over men's jobs
2. Financially: they made their own goods and had fundraisers for the army
3. Militarily: they worked as spies, soldiers, and served as "camp followers"
Most of Thomas Jefferson's ideas in the Declaration of Independence were influenced by which philosopher?
John Locke
What is a "Hessian"?
A German mercenary who worked for the British army.
What was the Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances?
A declaration saying that Parliament had no right to tax the colonists.
Why did George Washington plan the Battle of Trenton?
He was hoping a victory from a surprise attack would boost the low morale in his army and encourage more men to join the ranks of the Continental Army in the new year.
Why did most Native American tribes side with the English?
Natives felt as though the British would uphold the Proclamation Line of 1763, preventing westward expansion. They did not want more Americans crossing into their land.
Name 3 of the 5 men who were part of the Committee of Five tasked with creating the Declaration of Independence.
-Thomas Jefferson
-Benjamin Franklin
-John Adams
-Robert Livingston
-Roger Sherman
What were the committees of correspondence?
Committees formed for colonists to exchange information about British threats.