Important People
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
Where did the "Shot Heard Around the World," take place?
Lexington & Concord
What year was the Boston Tea Party happen?
1773
What was the name of the taxes on glass, paper, and silk?
The Townshend Acts
What was the British congress called?
The Parliament
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the most famous Battle that took place in New York?
The Battle of Saratoga
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1783
What event caused the British to lose a large amount of tea?
The Boston Tea Party
What popular play talks about the American Revolution?
Hamilton
Who said "Taxation without representation is tyranny"
Patrick Henry
What major battle did the Americans win, that ended the war?
The Battle of Yorktown
What year did the British surrender at Yorktown?
1781
What law stopped Americans from going west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
In which city did the 1st continental congress meet?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who wrote the famous "Common Sense," pamphlet?
Thomas Paine
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What British act forced Colonist to house British Soldiers?
The Quartering Act
Did the Treaty of Paris start or end the American Revolution?
Both
Who famously switched sides because of money during the American Revolution?
Benedict Arnold
What Battle did George Washington cross the Delaware River to fight in?
The Battle of Trenton
When was the exact date when the American Revolution started?
April 19th, 1775
What event did Paul Revere spread propaganda on?
The Boston Massacre
What French general aided in the siege of Yorktown?
Lafayette