Famous Patriots
Which patriot spoke out against taxation from Parliament with the famous words "give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Who did the British believe should have legal authority, or the right to lead, the colonies?
The British
King George III of England
This group wanted independence from England. Many served in the Continental Army, wrote speeches, and sought support in the colonies.
Patriots
Finish the line. "We hold these truths to be self evident. That all men are......."
created equal
What nation provided military support to the Continental Army during the war?
France
This man served as the military leader during the revolution as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Who did the colonists believe should have legal authority, or the right to lead the colonies?
Local assemblies
This group wanted to remain part of Great Britain and did not join the Continental Army.
Loyalists
This document states that the right to govern belongs to....
the people!
What colony were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry from?
Virginia
This man was a political leader during the revolution. He is known for writing the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
What British assembly passed acts to tax the colonists?
Parliament
This group of people aided efforts during the war by serving in military camps, running businesses at home, and nursing wounded soldiers.
Women
What three rights does the Declaration of Independence state that all people have?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What nation provided military support to Great Britain during the war?
Germany
He was a french noblemen inspired by the revolution. He provided military aide to the colonists, and played a large role in the Continental Army's victory at Yorktown.
Why did the colonists feel they should NOT be taxed by Great Britain?
Many of this group fought alongside the British in exchange for freedom.
Enslaved Africans
In what year was the Declaration of Independence approved by the Continental Congress?
1776
What happened after the battle of Yorktown?
The British surrendered.
He was an enslaved African who fought with the Continental Army in exchange for freedom. He served as a spy by pretending to fight for the British.
James Armistead (later changed his name to James Lafayette)
Name 3 acts/taxes passed by Parliament to tax the colonies
Sugar Tax
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Tea Tax
Some people of this group fought alongside the Continental Army, while others fought alongside the British.
American Indians (natives)
Why were some colonists frustrated by the language of "all men are created equal"
Women and enslaved people were not included.
What is at least one term agreed upon in the Treaty of Paris?
2) The US is recognized as an independent nation 3) The US gained territories east of the Mississippi that were won in the French and Indian War