People
Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
The primary focus that caused the French and Indian War was over this regions natural resources
Ohio River Valley
The first battle of the of the war; also known as the Shot heard around the world
Lexington and Concord
This document was a list of grievances (complaints) to the King of England and also stated that the colonies would be a separate nation and no longer follow British rule
Declaration of Independence
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Early advocate for women's rights
Abigail Adams
The primary reason England passed numerous taxes on the Colonies
Paying off the debt (for the French and Indian War)
(Not a battle) Washington camped his army here and spent the winter training.
Valley Forge
This agreement officially ended the American Revolution; resulting in England loosing claim of American territory
Treaty of Paris or 1783
French Noble hired to train Colonial Soldiers
Marquis de Lafayette
Poet and playwright that supported independence
Mercy Otis Warren
This protest turned violent and resulted in the death of Crispus Attucks, who was then used as a martyr
Boston Massacre
Washington launched a surprise attack on the British during Christmas by crossing the Delaware River
Trenton
This meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was held to organize the colonial government and appoint a commander of the Continental Army
2nd Continental Congress
A Slave that acted as a spy on behalf of the Colonial Army
James Armistead
British supporter of colonial independence;
Author of the pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Crisis"
Thomas Paine
This is considered one of the largest acts of civil disobedience in US history
Boston Tea Party
This battle is considered the turning point of the war; as a result, France joins the war as allies with the Colonies
Saratoga
This tactic was the most effect method for colonists to bring change against British economic policies
Boycotts and Protests
First African American to hold public office
Wentworth Cheswell
"Father of the US navy" during the Revolutionary War
John Paul Jones
These acts were a result of the Boston Tea Party; meant to punish the colonists
The Intolerable Acts
At this battle, British General Cornwallis surrenders to George Washington; considered the final battle of the war
Yorktown
King of England forbids colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains; cause much resentment among colonists
Proclamation of 1763