People
Who wrote common sense?
Thomas Paine
What was the last major battle of the war when the British surrendered?
Battle of Yorktown
What was the main reason the Americans wanted independence?
Taxes
When does the United States celebrate their Independence?
July 4th
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Announced independence from England
Which of the following is called a founding father in the United States?
James Madison
How many British troops were there in the Boston massacre?
7
What was the Act called when England taxed printed materials in the colonies?
the Stamp Act
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
What years did the American Revolution occur?
1775 - 1783
Who was the first United States president?
George Washington
What was the first battle in the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What is the event called when Americans dumped tea into the harbor?
Boston tea party
IN 1783, THE UNITED STATES AND BRITAIN SIGNED THE TREATY OF __________ ENDING THE WAR.
Paris
What country helped the United States defeat the British?
France
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who helped the British fight against the Americans?
Canadian volunteers
What was the event in Boston called where many people were killed?
The Boston massacre
Which country started their own revolution inspired by the Americans?
France
Which of the following acts was first passed by parliament?
Stamp act
Who wore red coats to battle?
The British
What battle was the turning point in the war?
Saratoga?
Who were the main countries fighting in the Seven Years War?
England and France
What did the colonists who were loyal to England do after the Americans won the war?
Moved to Canada
How many colonies went on to form the United States?
13