Underground organization of men who opposed the Stamp Act and the other taxes that followed. This was headed by this man.
What is The Sons of Liberty headed by Samuel Adams
100
A war fought by the thirteen colonies to gain their freedom from Great Britain. The war took place between 1775-1783.
What is The American Revolution
100
War between Great Britain and France/Native Americans in 1774-1759. They fought because both the British and French wanted more land. At this time George Washington fought for the British.
What is French and Indian War
100
The fight in winter in which many of Washington's men died.
What is Valley Forge
100
American general who defeated the British and John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
What is Horatio Gates
200
A former Patriot that turned to the British side who Betrayed the Americans. He was a famous traitor.
What is Benedict Arnold
200
"Shot heard around the world" which was the start of the American Revolution.
What is Battle of Lexington and Concord
200
The act that made the colonists provide food and shelter to the British soldiers.
What is Quartering Act.
200
In 1759 the British captured this fort and defeated the French in the French and Indian War.
What is The Battle of Ticonderoga
200
He took the Midnight Ride to warn the Patriots of the British advancement to Lexington and Concord.
What is Paul Revere
300
He wrote the Declaration of Independence and became our third president of the United States.
What is Thomas Jefferson
300
The British won this battle but the Patriots led by George Washington and his troops allowed them to escape through the fog over to Manhattan by way of the East River.
What is the Battle of Long Island
300
In 1765, Britain placed tax on such items as newspapers and pamphlets. It was used to raise money to pay for the cost of the French and Indian War.
What is Stamp Act
300
In 1770, March 5,a group of boys taunted a British sentry, fight erupted, shots fired, and Crispus Attucks died.
What is the Boston Massacre
300
He was the British general who was defeated by Horatio Gates and the Patriots at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. This battle helped convince France to send aid.
What is John Burgoyne
400
This battle was an important victory for the Americans because it convinced France that the Americans could win the war and send aid
What is the Battle of Saratoga
400
The act where the colonists were required to transport goods only in British boats.
What is the Navigation Act
400
He was the British general who surrendered to George Washington on October 19, 1781 at the final Battle of Yorktown. The Americans had won the war.
What is Charles Cornwallis.
500
First African American to die during the American Revolution. He was killed at the Boston Massacre.
What is Crispus Attuks.
500
The final battle of the Revolutionary war. The Patriots won.
What is the Battle of Yorktown
500
The act where more taxes were placed on tea, paper, glass and colorings for paint.