Battles
A crucial victory for the Continental Army that secured French support.
What was the Battle of Saratoga
was chosen to lead the Continental Army during the Revolution
Who was George Washington
was enacted to raise revenue from the American colonies.
What was the sugar Act
army created by the Second Continental Congress to carry out the fight against Britain
What was the Continental Army
Demonstrated the resilience of colonial forces despite being a British victory.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill
Wanted to separate from British control
Who were the patriots
which imposed direct taxes, angered colonists and sparked revolutionary sentiments.
What was the stamp Act
Patriot leader who commanded the Continental army and became the first president of the United States
Who was George Washington
The Last important battle of the Revolution
What was the Battle of Yorktown
remained loyal to Britain.
Who were the loyalists
Issued by Britain to restrict colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains following the French and Indian War.
What was the Proclamation of 1763
British soldiers who fought against the colonists in the American Revolution
Who were the red coats
A difficult period during the war where the Continental Army emerged stronger after training
What was the Winter at Valley Forge
Created a pamphlet called Common Sense
Who was Tomas Paine
placed taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
What was the Townshend act
American colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute’s notice
Who were minutemen
provided troops, financial support, and a navy
What was the role of the French
General the surrendered in the Battle of Yorktown
Who was Lord Cornwalis
required colonists to house British soldiers.
What was the Quartering Act
meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia in May 1775
What was the Second Continental Congress