Famous People
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
The first African American woman poet to be published.
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at __________.
Lexington
Why did colonists dump chests of tea at the Boston Tea Party?
They were protesting the unfair tax on tea by the British.
A redcoat is ___________.
A British soldier.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
An African American man who was the first victim of the American Revolution.
What were the Colonists hiding at Lexington and Concord?
Weapons and gunpowder
What was the Boston Massacre?
It was when a mob of American colonists started throwing snowballs at British soldiers, who then opened fire, killing 5 people.
A Patriot is ___________.
An American colonist who wants independence from Great Britain.
Who was George Washington?
What river did the Continental Army have to cross in order to fight at the Battle of Trenton against the Hessians?
The Delaware River
Which act forced colonists to pay a tax on all paper materials?
The Stamp Act of 1765
A Loyalist is __________.
An American colonist who is loyal to Great Britain.
Who was Deborah Sampson?
What hardships did the Continental Army face?
Few weapons/ammunition, harsh winter weather, lack of food, clothing shortage, poor health
What important event happened on July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was signed.
Propaganda is __________
Incorrect information spread to influence the way people think
Who was William Dawes?
He rode with Paul Revere on his Midnight Ride to warn the colonists that the British were coming.
Who did George Washington quote when trying to inspire his troops before crossing the Delaware River?
Thomas Paine
Which Act forced colonists to house British soldiers?
The Quartering Act of 1765
A musical satire is __________.
Something that makes a political statement and pokes fun at things without being mean.