Battles & British Control
Colonial Conflicts
Revolutionary War & Independence
Vocabulary & Phrases
100
Name one tax placed on the colonists by the British
Stamp Act, Tea Act, Townshend Act, Sugar Act
100
This group of people wanted independence from Britain. They were Pro-Independence.
Patriots
100
While fighting against the British, many people said this phrase which represented what they wanted.
“Liberty & Equality” (+ Justice)
100
This word is the act of saying or showing publicly that you are against something.
Protest
200
This Battle was between the British Army and the Patriot Militia. It took place in the state of Massachusetts and happened all within 12 hours.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
200
This group of people did not want independence from Britain. They were Anti-Independence.
Loyalists
200
This document written and signed by 56 representatives declared the United States of America as a separate nation from British control. It also meant going to war with Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
200
This word is a successful attempt by a large group of people to change the political system of their country by force.
Revolution
300
This deadly Massacre occurred in the state of Massachusetts. Although many disagree on what exactly happened, the end result helped spark the colonists' desire for American independence.
The Boston Massacre
300
This group of people did not pick a political side during the conflict with Britain. They just wanted a peaceful ending.
Neutral
300
This word represents a group that acts like an army but they are not professionally trained soldiers.
Militia
400
Name one type of protest done by the colonists who did not want British control.
Tea parties, Liberty Tree Meetings/Poles, Works of Art
400
Name one group of people that were not thought of when 56 representatives wrote “all men are created equal.”.
Women, Native Americans, African Americans
400
This Treaty was signed by both the British and the colonists seeking independence. This document of peace officially ended the American Revolution.
The Treaty of Paris
400
This word shows the chronological order in which events happened. This word shows specific dates along the line.
Timeline
500
This Battle was a result of a conflict after the Sons of Liberty set up the Liberty Poles. This Battle occurred in Lower Manhattan.
The Battle of Golden Hill
500
This day happened after the British surrendered and the Revolutionary War officially ended. British troops were removed from New York City - two months after the war’s official end.
Evacuation Day
500
This political cartoon was made by Benjamin Franklin, urging colonists to unite against the British. It features a famous snake cut up in pieces as the main work of art.
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