People of the American Revolution
He was the General of the Continental Army
George Washington
The British passed this law which placed a tax on paper goods that the colonists purchased
The Stamp Act
The nickname given to British soldiers by the Colonists
Redcoats OR Lobsters
In response to the extra taxes, the colonists refused to buy certain goods. This is called?
Boycott
This war protecting American Colonists caused Great Britain to have a huge amount of debt
The French and Indian War
The leader of GB during the American Revolution
King George III
After the Stamp Act was repealed, this act placed a "tariff" (or import tax) on certain goods imported from Britain.
The Townshend Acts
In response to the Stamp Act, the colonists began using this phrase meaning they should have a voice in the decision that affect the colonies.
No Taxation Without Representation
Europe's Age of Exploration consisted of what 3 European countries?
Great Britain, France, Spain
Patriots snuck on board British ships and dumped thousands of pounds of tea into the harbor
The Boston Tea Party
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson wrote most of this document which announced America's formal separation from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet using easy to understand language stating why is was time for the colonists to part from Britain.
Common Sense
This is a group of volunteers who are not trained but willing to fight.
Militia
The Battle at Lexington and Concord was considered the turning point in the war for the Continental Army.
True or False?
False
The Battle of Yorktown was the turning point in the war
Samuel Adams
At the end of the war, this agreement signed by Great Britain and the Colonies officially recognized the independence of the new US
The Treaty of Paris
What is the definition for tariff?
A tax on foreign goods
What was Hamilton's Financial Plan?
Create a national bank, and create taxes and tariffs. Tax on whiskey
A group of colonists began yelling at British soldiers; shots were fired and 5 colonists were killed. This was known as?
The Boston Massacre
French military officer who helped George Washington & trained his men during the winter at Volley Forge
Marquis de Lafayette
After the Boston Tea Party, King George III and Parliament passed a new series of laws called
The Intolerable Acts
America's first form of government was
The Articles of Confederation
The separation of legislature into two separate chambers
Bicameral
British troops were trapped by the French on one side and the Colonists on the other which ended this battle, and the war.
The Battle of Yorktown