I Heart Vocabulary!
A person who supports or defends his or her homeland
What is a patriot?
The French and Indian War was fought between the:
British and French
The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts. These shots are referred to as...
The Shots Heard 'Round the World
This person wrote the popular pamphlet, Common Sense. It was distributed all throughout the American colonies.
Who was Thomas Paine?
During the First Continental Congress this patriot stated, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who was Patrick Henry?
To refuse to sell or buy an item, service, or good
What is a boycott?
After the French and Indian War, the British decided to tax the colonies. Why?
The British owed a lot of money and felt that the colonists should pay their fair share of the war debt.
This country was a long-time enemy of Great Britain and welcomed the opportunity to join the colonists in their fight for independence.
What is France?
This person wrote a key document in American history called the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
A famous Colonial spy. Before he was put to death, legend states that he said, "My only regret is that I have but one life to lose for my country!"
Who was Nathan Hale?
A document that contains an official statement
What is a declaration?
Why did the British government create the Stamp Act?
To force the colonists to pay for the British war debts
The colonists spent a miserable winter at this place with insufficient food, shelter, and clothing.
What is Valley Forge?
This person and others rode out of Boston to warn the colonists before the Battle of Concord
Who was Paul Revere?
This person does not deserve to have any quotes worth remembering because his name is synonymous with traitors. 200 years later, 4th graders are still learning about this very famous traitor.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Too painful and hard to accept
What is intolerable?
What happened when news of the Boston Tea Party reached Great Britain?
The British Parliament approved a new set of laws to punish the people of Boston.
The colonists defeated the British in 1781 at the Battle of __________. General Cornwallis did not even bother showing up to surrender.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
America's favorite fighting Frenchman...At 19 years old, he fought and trained colonial soldiers and was instrumental in providing supplies and troops to help win the war.
Who was The Marquis de Lafayette?
George Washington and his troops crossed this river to surprise and attack the British on Christmas Day.
What is the Delaware River?
Opposition to the Stamp Act spread throughout the 13 colonies. What does the word opposition mean?
What is a disagreement?
The Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, and the Intolerable Acts led to a meeting in Philadelphia. This meeting included 12 of the 13 colonies. What was this meeting called?
The First Continental Congress
This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Was a famous "no show" for the surrender of the British Army in Yorktown 1781.
Who was General Cornwallis?
A young, German General who trained the Continental Army for free.
Who was Fredrich von Steuben?