Causes of Revolution
This 1763 law stated that the American Colonists were not able to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What was (is) the Proclamation of 1763?
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This man is famous for his "Midnight Ride."
Who is Paul Revere?
This battle ended it all and Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington.
What is Yorktown?
This female-run organization signed pledges against drinking tea and published notices in the local newspaper boycotting British-made products.
Who were the Daughters of Liberty?
These organizations, started by Samuel Adams in 1772, worked as a network for passing along news. This helped the Patriots plan boycotts and other protests.
What were (are) the Committees of Correspondence?
This man led the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
This President of the Second Continental Congress would become famous for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence, where he claimed he did not want the King to need glasses to see who needed charged with treason.
Who is John Hancock?
This battle was a loss for the Continental Army because they ran out of ammo, but they did have less casualties overall.
What is Bunker Hill?
This group was known for tarring and feathering tax collectors, was led by Samuel Adams, and planned the Boston Tea Party.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
This document assured King George III that the colonists were still loyal to Great Britain in a final attempt to avoid war.
What was (is) the Olive Branch Petition?
This "Father of the American Navy" is claimed to have said "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is John Paul Jones?
This British General was ordered to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock, leading to the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Who is Thomas Gage?
This battle was the Turning Point, as the Continental Army earned the support of the French.
What is Saratoga?
These were John Locke's 3 Natural Rights of Man.
What is Life, Liberty, and Ownership of Property?
It would be reused during the American Revolution to encourage the same thing!
What was (is) Join or Die?
This man is famous for his statement "Give me liberty or give me Death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
This Sons of Liberty member was also a doctor, and signaled to two riders that the British were coming. He would fight and die in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Who is Joseph Warren?
These two battles were famous because of the sneak attack Washington planned that involved crossing the Delaware River on Christmas.
What are Trenton and Princeton?
This style of fighting was used by the Continental Army.
What is guerilla warfare?
These 3 things were the main components of the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts.
This American General defeated the British at the Battle of Cowpens in North Carolina.
Who is Daniel Morgan?
This was the only female member of the Culper Spy Ring. She used her laundry to signal to the Patriots.
Who is Anna Strong?
This is where George Washington was almost captured and the Americans lost control of New York City.
What is Long Island?