Battles
The war of the British vs the colonies to gain Independance
American Revolution
What the colonists wanted from Britain
Independence
The sons of liberty dressed up as Mohawk Indians and threw tea into the Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
Commander in Chief of the Continential Army
George Washington
Struggled with shortages of troops, supplies, and experience.
Weaknesses of the Continental Army
A turning point that boosted morale and brought french aid
What was the Significance of the Battle of Saratoga
Officially declared Independance from Britain
Declaration of Independance
Colonies argued against “No Taxation without _____”
Representation
Mainly Authored the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What year was the treaty of Paris signed?
1783
A crucial victory for the continental army that secured french support
What was the result of the Battle of Saratoga?
The quote that the sons of liberty used to argue against the British government
No Taxation without Representation
Imposed indirect taxes and angered colonists
Stamp Act
Made a Pamphlet called ”Common Sense”
Thomas Paine
Triggered by disputes over the Ohio River Valley between British colonists and French forces
French and Indian War
Enacted to raise revenue from the colonies
Sugar Act
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Marked the end of significant Native American resistance in New England
King Phillip’s War
Famous Quote: A rallying Cry for resistance against British tyranny
“Give Me Liberty of give me death!”
Issued by Britain to restrict colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
British General at Yorktown
A difficult period during the war where the continental Army emerged stronger after training
Winter at Valley forge