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This event was the precursor to the start of a revolution.
What is the Proclamation of 1763
Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock were key figures of this battle
What is the battle of Lexington & Concord
This Frenchman lead the blockade of the British at Chesapeake Bay
Who is Lafayette
These four nations came to Paris and signed the Treaty of Paris
Who is France, Britain, America, and Spain
Both the French and British wanted this territory which led to 9 years of war
What is the Ohio River Valley
The implementation of the Townshend act was a direct response to the repeal of which act?
This battle showed foreign leaders that the Patriots may have a fighting chance, so they aided their cause.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
Spoke against the British actions and called for a boycott on British goods. He was the founder of the Sons of Liberty
Who is Samuel Adams
This search warrant allowed British customs officials to search any colonial ship, home, or property if they suspected smuggling.
What is Writ of Assistance
The British were in debt after the French & Indian War. These acts taxed the colonist in an effort to lessen the financial burden of the war.
What is the Sugar, Stamp, and Townshend Acts
After the implementation of the intolerable acts, the formation of this was in part a direct result of their passage.
What is the First Continental Congress
This was a much-needed victory for the continental army in order to continue fighting for the revolution. Washington needed a boost during this time as troops had suffered many losses and enlistments were almost up
What is the Battle of Trenton
John Lind writes this in response to what?
The colonists were actually angry that King George III had offered freedom to the slaves. Lind even mocked the writers for stating, 'All men are created equal…', yet they allowed slavery.
What is the Declaration of Independence
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This act had 4 parts to it and was declared after the Boston Tea Party
What are the intolerable acts
Native American lands do not get protected due to the signing of this document
In a story, these events are followed one by one in this way
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Townshend Acts
Sugar Act
What is the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act, and Intolerable Acts
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The "Lafayette Plan" was followed to win this battle which in turn leads to the treaty of Paris
What is the Battle of Yorktown
His ideas of natural rights are found throughout several documents of the founding fathers.
Who is John Locke
This ordered citizens not to obey the intolerable acts
What are the Suffolk Resolves
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After the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this body establishes the right to create paper currency, a continental army, and a committee to deal with foreign.
What is the Second Contenintal Congress
In a story, these events are followed one by one in this way
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Valle Forge
Battle of Trenton
What is the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Battle of Yorktown
Before the Battle of Trenton, this young child kept a lantern burning so soldiers knew how to return to camp after the fight. He would freeze to death upon Washington's return.
Who is Jocko Graves
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Known for the Spirit of Laws, this man stated that the government should have checks and balances
Who is Charles de Montesquieu
These 3 men were the representatives from the American colonies that were sent to the peace talks in Paris at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.
Who is John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, & John Jay
This battle marks the move to the middle states as the war had previously been fought in the New England colonies.
What is the Battle of Long Island