Primary People
Bloody Battles
Miscellaneous
Causes of the Revolution
Vocabulary
100
Who was chosen by the 2nd Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army?
Who is George Washington
100
-First battle of the Revolution
-Patriot Victory
-Known as the "shot heard around the World"
What is Lexington & Concord
100
What did Paul Revere get credit for engraving a famous image of?
What is the Boston Massacre
100
Incited by outrage over the Tea Act, this is when members of the Sons of Liberty boarded British ships and dumped 18,000 pounds of tea off of a British ship into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party
100
Name for a colonist who did not want independence
What is a Loyalist?
200
French nobleman and military leader who offered his services to George Washington.
-Was a General in the Continental Army
-Was instrumental in using his influence to convince France to ally with America.
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette
200
Battle near Boston Massachusetts, resulted in a Patriot LOSS but they made the British pay for it in men.
-Showed the Americans they can win but will need better supplies and to work together.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
200
Name ONE issue the Continental Army faced during the American Revolution
What is:
-lack of supplies
-starvation at Valley Forge
-Outnumbered
-Dessertion
200
What would a Patriot mean when he cries "No taxation without representation!"?
They don't want to be taxed by Parliament when the colonies were not given representatives in the British Parliament.
200
After fighting broke out at Lexington and Concord, Continental Congress agreed to send directly to King George the _________________, asking for his forgiveness and to mend their broken relationship.
What is the Olive Branch Petition
300
Prussian (German) Military leader who help turned the Continental Army into a professional, disciplined Army at Valley Forge, PA
Who is Baron Von Steuben
300
Battle in New York; this was the turning point battle for the Continental Army.
-The American victory showed France we can win against the British, convinced them to help the US
What is the Battle of Saratoga
300
How did the Massachusetts Militia know to move weapons, supplies and hide leaders of the revolution at Concord on the night of April 19th 1775
What is Riders set out from Boston warning of the British marching to Concord, MA
300
how did Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, inspire thousands of Americans?
It inspired Americans to fight for independence.
300
Militiamen from Massachusetts who had to be ready to rapidly respond to and counter British action in the colony.
What is Minutemen?
400
Known as the "father of the Declaration of Independence" for his role in writing the document.
Who is, Thomas Jefferson
400
Patriot Over-Mountain Men VS Loyalist Militia
-Took place in South Carolina
-Patriot victory
-fought behind trees and rocks, relying on their superior aim tow win (guerilla tactics)
What is Battle of Kings Mountain
400
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At the First Continental Congress, the representatives met to determine how to address their concerns over the Intolerable Acts. The Congress agreed to send to King George II and Parliament the _________________.
Declaration of Rights and Grievances
400
The main reason Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to...
Prevent American colonists from starting conflicts with Native Americans who lived beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
400
Patriot rebel group who used violence, intimidation and vandalism in order to organize protests against British authority in the colonies
Sons of Liberty
500
What is the name of soldiers who were hired (mercenaries) by Britain to fight for them.
-Came from what is today Germany.
Who are the Hessians
500
Battle that forced Britain to negotiate peace with America
-Continental Army victory
-Ended the War
-fought in Virginia
What is Battle of Yorktown
500
-All men are born with unalienable rights
-King George III has violated those rights
These are the two main principles in what famous document?
The Declaration of Independence.
500
Great Britain’s plan to raise revenue following the French and Indian War.
Increase taxes on the 13 Colonies
500
This was secured through the efforts and negotiations of Benjamin Franklin and was finalized after the American's victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
What is the French Alliance