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Leader of the Continental Army and our first President
George Washington
This act put a tax on tea that the colonists had to pay taxes on barrels of tea.
Tea Act
This fight took place in Boston and saw the first casualty of the war
The Boston Massacre
This group was loyal to the King and sometimes tarred and feathered for their support
Loyalists
This Document announced the break up with Great Britain and the reasons why
Declaration of Independence
This Frenchmen helped the fight against Great Britain by helping financially and by fighting in the war
Marquis de Lafayette
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
This battle saw the British surrender and the American Revolution was over
Battle of Yorktown
This group wanted independence from Great Britain
Patriots
This document led to a weak government and had to be replaced
Articles of Confederation
A double agent spy who helped steal plans from the British that would lead to winning of the Battle at Yorktown
James Armistead
This event resulted in the king placing the Intolerable Acts on the Colonists
Boston Tea Party
This was the serious fighting of the Revolution that took place in two towns
Lexington and Concord
This group was promised their freedom by the British and would sometimes fight with them.
Black Colonists
This document creates a strong government and has three branches of government.
The Constitution
Shot and killed at the Boston Massacre. Considered the first casualty of the war.
Crispus Attucks
This event led to 5 dead Colonists and increased tensions between the King and the Colonists
Boston Massacre
This battle was won by sneak attacking Hessians on Christmas morning
Battle of Trenton
While not being able to fight, this group helped in different ways, such as helping wounded soldiers and making uniforms.
Women Colonists
This document officially ended the American Revolution and established the United States of America
Treaty of Paris
Helped to train soldiers at Valley Forge making them into a lethal fighting force
Baron von Steuben
This was the last attempt by Colonists to make peace with the King
Olive Branch Petition
This battle win convinced the French to join the war on our side
Battle of Saratoga
This group helped organize protests and boycotts
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
This document inspired Colonists to fight for Independence Day.
Common Sense