Vocabulary
Battles
Extras
Events of the War
Key Historical Figures
100
a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal
What is an ally?
100
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North American. In Europe, it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting began in North America, it was called what?
What is the French and Indian War?
100
the laws passed by Britain that taxed printed documents
What is The Stamp Act?
100
this was an official meeting that is held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to discuss issues that arise in the colonies.
What is the Continental Congress?
100
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
200
an event at which people speak out about an issue
What is a protest?
200

the first battles of the American Revolution

What are Lexington and Concord?

200
A protest in which they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against unfair taxes.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This country helped the Americans fight against the British.
What is France?
200

Who helped edit the Declaration of Independence?

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

300
a group of of people that support the British
Who are Loyalists?
300
This battle was the turning point of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
300
Some colonists believed that they should not be taxed unless they are represented in Parliament. This was their motto.
What is "No taxation without representation!"?
300
With aid from the French fleet and French army troops, Washington was able to win this final battle of the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300

Who rode at midnight to warn the colonist that the redcoats (British soldiers) were coming?

Who is Paul Revere?

400
the killing of many people
What is a massacre?
400

This battle was the end of the American Revolution

What is the Battle of Yorktown?

400
A document that was written to granted colonist independence form British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
400

Benedict Arnold became mad about not being respected for his role in the Battle of Saratoga with the Continental Army and became a __________?

Who is traitor?

400

What group of free and enslaved African American solders were promised their freedom if they fought with the Continental Army?

Who are the Black Regiment?