The American Revolution

Causes

100

This war left the British Government with lots of debt (owing money)

The French and Indian 

200

The French and Indian War was fought between which two nations? 

England and France 

300

This law ordered colonists not to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

Proclamation of 1763

400

Colonist decided to dump larges amounts of tea in the Boston Harbor because of this Act 

Tea Act

500

This event was one of the first violent conflicts between the British Soldiers and the Colonists.

Boston Massacre. 

Dec of Ind

100

Common Sense was written by this man and urged colonists to declare freedom. 

Thomas Paine 

200

Growing up in Virginia, this man wrote the declaration of Independence. 

Thomas Jefferson. 

300

This document was signed on July 4th 1776

Declaration of Independence. 

400

One of the most famous lines from the Declaration of Independence was " Life, _________ and the pursuit of happiness

Liberty 

500

According to the declaration of Independence, "All ________ are created _________"

Men and Equal 

War

100

This man was the leader of the Continental Army. 

G-Dubs

200

This Army was mainly made up of volunteers 

The Continental Army 

300

This group was promised freedom by both the Patriots and the British in exchange for freedom

Slaves 

400

This group of people helped the patriots by growing food, making weapons, and taking care of injured soldiers

Women. 

500

In this battle, the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River and later attacked on Christmas. 

Battle of Trenton. 

Battles

100

After this battle, the French and other European nations decided to help the patriots in there fight for freedom. 

Battle of Saratoga 

200

The Continental Army camped out in this state at a location known as Valley Forge.

Pennslyvania 

300

During the winter many died from the freezing conditions and disease at this location 

Valley Forge. 

400

The Battle of  _______________ was last major battle of the American Revolution. 

Yorktown 

500

This nation used their Navy to help the Patriots win the battle of Yorktown 

France 

Vocabulary

100

THis is known as a formal agreement between two or more countries.

Treaty 

200

This term is known as an overthrow of one government to replace it with another

Revolution 

300

This group wanted to remain loyal to the King.

Loyalist 

400

These colonists wanted to break free from the King and Great Britain.

Patriots 

500

The first official battle of the American Revolution happened at this Massachusettes town. 

Lexington