People of the American Revolution
This General and his men made their way across the icy Delaware river where they made their way to Trenton and captured almost 1,000 prisoners.
George Washington
The British passed this law which placed a tax on paper goods that the colonists purchased
The Stamp Act
What phrase is Patrick Henry known for saying?
Give me liberty or give me death.
In response to the extra taxes, the colonists refused to buy certain goods. This is called what?
Boycott or boycotting
This caused Great Britain to have a huge amount of debt.
The French and Indian War
This man defended the British soldiers who were charged with murdering colonists in The Boston Massacre
John Adams
After the Stamp Act was repealed, this law placed a "tariff" (or import tax) on certain goods imported from Britain.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
This means to end or cancel.
Repeal
In a very well planned act, many Patriots snuck on board British ships and dumped thousands of pounds of tea into the harbor. This has been called what?
The Boston Tea Party
This man is known for his midnight ride announcing that British soldiers were on their way to make some arrests.
Paul Revere
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 trained and ready to fight but are not paid.
Militia
When British soldiers were advancing into the town of Concord, what did the Patriot women do to help?
They hid all the weapons
These were German soldiers who were fighting with the British
Hessians or mercenaries
At the end of the war, this agreement was signed by Great Britain and the United States and officially recognized the independence of the United States.
The Treaty of Paris
2 part answer:
When Paul Revere made his midnight ride, he is credited yelling THIS 4 word phrase to alert colonists. Many today use THIS wrong wording.
1- The Regulars Are Coming
2- The British Are Coming
When the Patriots signed the Declaration of Independence, they know they could be accused of "THIS", which could lead to their death.
Treason
While British soldiers were patrolling the streets of Boston, a group of colonists began yelling at the soldiers and throwing snowballs with rocks in them. Shots were fired and colonists were killed. This became known as what?
The Boston Massacre
This man was known for saying "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
2 part question!
After the Boston Tea Party, King George III and Parliament passed a new series of laws.
1- What were these laws called?
2- What did the colonists call these laws?
1- The Coercive Acts
2- The Intolerable Acts
When captain John Paul Jones was attacked by a British ship, he was asked "Will you surrender?" What was his response?
I have not yet begun to fight!
This means a formal agreement between 2 countries
Alliance
British troops were trapped and the Revolutionary War officially ended with this battle.
The Battle of Yorktown