The Colonists Before the War
How many colonies did the british settle in America?
13
Why did the colonists begin to get upset with the British? List at least two examples.
The British denied the colonists access to the Ohio River Valley
The Boston Massacre
Taxation without representation
Forcing Americans to house and feed British soldiers
The Sugar act, the stamp act, the intolerable acts
and more!
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British, though it was declared a "moral victory" for the colonists
This person was the general of America's armies during the American Revolutionary War, and eventually became America's first President.
George Washington
The American army lost roughly 2,500 soldiers during the winter. Where did that occur?
Valley Forge
Tell me one reason the colonists may have left Britain.
To escape religious persecution
to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the "new world"
To have an adventure
and more!
In response to various unfair taxes, The colonists protested by throwing an important british resource into the harbor. What was this important historical event called?
The Boston Tea Party.
Fun fact, the American's threw £9,659 worth of tea into the harbor, in modern american money that would have been worth $1,700,000!
What tactic did George Washington rely on?
Guerilla Warfare, sneak attacks, and ambushes
Thomas Jefferson
Who famously allerted the colonial militias that the British Army was attacking?
Paul Revere
True or False, the colonists immediately declared that they were no longer British citizens the moment they got to America.
False, the colonists still thought of themselves as British citizens and were proud of that fact!
Who fired the first shot at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Nobody knows
True or False; despite losing the majority of the battles, the British dragged out the fighting for as long as possible.
False, the British won the majority of the battles, but the Americans dragged out the war because they knew the British had a limited amount of time to defeat them
This person was America's ambassador to France, he played a key roles in convincing the French to side with the Americans during the rebellion. He never served as president, but he did sign the declaration of Independence. He was also an Inventor.
Benjammin Franklin
Where did the British finally surrendur?
A disagreement between the British and French over land along the Ohio River resulted in the _____________
French and Indian War
True or False: After the battles of lexington and concord, the Colonists still tried to figure out peaceful ways to resolve the conflict and remain British citizens for about a year.
True
What was the result of the battle of Saratoga?
The Americans won the battle, and The French joined the fighting on the side of the Americans.
One of George Washington's most trusted Generals, until he betrayed him by attempting to help the british capture West Point.
Benedict Arnold
Who was the woman who dressed up in mens clothes and joined the continental army?
Molly Pitcher
Who won the French and Indian war?
The British won with the help of the colonists, and they kicked the French out of the Ohio river valley
On July 4, 1776 what important document was signed, and what was the result of that action?
The Declaration of Independence, making America officially an independent nation. This also officially begins the revolutionary war as both sides now recognize there could be no peaceful resolution.
How many major battles did the Americans actually win?
3
He was called a "pirate" by the British, but he is regarded in America as the father of the U.S. Navy. Known for the famous quote: "I have not yet begun to fight."
John Paul Jones
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet that convinced about half the colonists to rebel against the british, what was the pamphlet called?
Common Sense