Important Figures
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What intellectual movement emphasized reason, science, and individual rights, influencing the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
What was the main job for most people in the colonies?
Farming
What do we call people who wanted independence from Britain during the American Revolution?
Patriots
This Founding Father authored the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Why were the American colonists angry about British taxes?
They had no representation in the British Parliament.
What did colonists often grow in their gardens to eat?
Vegetables, like corn, beans, and squash
Who were the people that stayed loyal to the British king during the American Revolution?
Loyalists
Who was the King of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
What did Britain do to the colonies after the French and Indian War that made them upset?
They raised taxes to pay for war debts.
What did colonists use to cook their food in most homes?
A fireplace
What is the term for a territory ruled by another country?
Colony
This American diplomat convinced France to join the war as an ally.
Benjamin Franklin
What was one economic reason the colonies wanted independence from Britain?
Britain imposed restrictive trade policies and taxes on the colonies.
What was the most common material used to build houses in the colonies?
Wood
What is the system or group of people that makes laws and decisions for a country or colony?
Government