Vocabulary
a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal
An ally
In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. These two countries had colonies in North America. In Europe, it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting began in North America, it was called what?
French and Indian War
the laws passed by Britain that taxed printed documents (anything printed on paper)
The Stamp Act
this was an official meeting that is held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to discuss issues that arise in the colonies.
The Continental Congress
Before he became our FIRST president, he was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington
an event at which people speak out about an issue
A protest
the first battles of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
A protest in which they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against unfair taxes.
The Boston Tea Party
This country helped the Americans fight against the British.
France
What role did some women play during the American Revolution?
They, cooked, cleaned, cared for wounded soldiers, spied on the enemy, and some fought in the war disguised as men.
a group of of people that support the British
Loyalists
Who helped warn the colonist that the British were coming to attack and did his famous midnight ride?
Paul Revere
Some colonists believed that they should not be taxed unless they are represented in Parliament. This was their motto.
"No taxation without representation!"
With aid from the French fleet and French army troops, Washington was able to win this final battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Yorktown
man who was bitter about not being promoted in the Continental Army and became a traitor
Benedict Arnold
freedom from being controlled by another government
Liberty
this battle was the end of the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
A document that was written to granted colonist independence from British rule.
The Declaration of Independence
To have freedom to practice their own religion, to start a new life and so they could govern themselves.
Why people came to this new world
She dressed up as a man because she wanted to fight in the American Revolution.
Deborah Sampson
the killing of many people
A massacre
This was the river that General George Washington crossed to surprise the Hessians on Christmas in 1776.
Delaware River
These were the original 13 colonies.
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut and Virginia
Who was the FIRST person killed in the American Revolution?
Crispus Attucks
He is responsible for writing MOST of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson