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 country controlled the 13 colonies before the revolution.
Great Britain
He helped write the Declaration of Independence and later became president.
Thomas Jefferson
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
This ocean separated the colonies from Britain, making supply difficult.
Atlantic Ocean
This protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
The leader of GB during the American Revolution
King George III
The date on which the American Declaration of Independence was authored:
4 July 1776
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
This 1783 treaty officially ended the war.
Treaty of Paris
This American went to France to get support for the colonies
Benjamin Franklin
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 first battles of the war were fought here in 1775.
Lexington and Concord
American colonists who wanted independence and loved their nation above all were called this:
Patriots
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
This document declared independence in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
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