Pardon My French
These were the two sides of the French & Indian War
British/Colonists v. French/Natives
1765 - colonists were taxed on printed goods, including legal documents, publications, and playing cards
The Stamp Act
Thomas Paine's pamphlet that first claimed that the colonies should aim to fight for their independence.
"Common Sense"
The "shot heard 'round the world"
Battles of Lexington & Concord
Established the United States independence and its sovereignty to the world.
Treaty of Paris 1783
This area was what the whole war was fought over.
The Ohio River Valley
These were a group of colonists, led by Samuel Adams, who formed a secret society to oppose British policies, becoming hostile and violent in their methods.
Sons of Liberty
The document that asserted the colonies' independence from Britain during the second Continental Congress (adopted July 4, 1776)
Declaration of Independence
The deadliest battle. Patriots took an L, but performed well and thought they could actually do this thing.
Battle of Bunker Hill
The first government of the US was established through THIS document - it created a very weak central government because the people were very wary of giving up any individual rights.
Articles of Confederation
This man took an L during the fight, but would still come out a war hero.
George Washington
This organization of women supported the colonial cause by giving others a means to provide for the things they were giving up in the boycotts.
Daughters of Liberty
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Crossing the Delaware to defeat the Hessians and win a morale boost to increase re-enlistment of soldiers
Battle of Trenton
Rule by the people
Popular Sovereignty
This was the document that established the British holdings in North America - Canada, America (up to the Mississippi River), and Florida.
The Treaty of Paris 1763
Samuel Adams founded this system of communications between Patriot leaders throughout the 13 colonies.
Committees of Correspondence
Rights that are guaranteed to all humans - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Unalienable Rights
The turning point of the war that convinced France to enter the fighting on the colonists' behalf
Battle of Saratoga
Constitutional division of powers among the three branches of the US government
Separation of powers
With this order, the colonists were prohibited by the British to settle west of the Appalachians...despite having fought to win that land.
Proclamation of 1763
In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British government imposed these on the colonists, closing the harbor and forcing colonists to house British soldiers against their will.
Coercive Acts (or Intolerable Acts)
Became the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Last major battle. British were caught surrounded by the American troops on land and the French navy on the ocean. Cornwallis had to surrender.
Battle of Yorktown
These two documents were crucial in turning public opinion towards ratification of the US Constitution and convincing states to ratify by the promise of its writing.
Federalist Papers & The Bill of Rights