vocab
an introduction
preamble
incoming money
revenue
who did the colonist choose to lead the continental army?
George Washington
When was the declaration of independence signed
July 4, 1776
"The shot heard around the world"
Boston massacre
to refuse to buy
boycott
to cancel
repeal
Who was selected to write the declaration of independence?
thomas jefferson
When did the boston tea party take place
December 16, 1773
Paul Revere and William Dawes warned Sam adams and John Hancock about the surprise battle coming soon
Battle of Lexington and concord
a formal request
petition
legal documents ordering that allows police to enter homes, in search for smugglers
writs of assistance
Who led the failed American attack on Quebec
Benedict arnold
In 1763 how did Great Britain end troubles with natives?
They controlled west ward movement; Proclamation of 1773
when the soldiers retreated to concord, who fired at who, killing many
colonist at british (at least 73 killed)
Militia volunteers who could be ready to fight at a moment's notice
minutemen
powers that are fair
just powers
Who were four political leaders who attended the Second continental congress?
John adams, sam adams, patrick henry, George washington
What came first? (sugar act, Townshend act, stamp act)
Sugar act
what major act resulted in the boston massacre
the boston tea party
A colonist who did not consider unfair taxes and regulations sufficient cause for rebellion
loyalist
can be seen by just looking at it
self-evident
Who led the Green Mountain Boys that captured the British Fort Ticonderoga?
Ethan allen
When did Dr. Joseph Warren alert Paul Revere of british troops leaving boston?
April 18, 1775
what battle did the british expect victory but were instead very surprised by the colonist attack
Battle of bunker hill