People
Who was the French King during the American Revolution?
King Louis XVI
In May of 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold were able to take cannons from the British at this fort in New York.
Fort Ticonderoga
After the French and Indian War, King George III created this rule stating that the colonists could not settle past the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation Line of 1763
This person said "give me liberty or give me death" in protest to how the British were treating the Americans after the Coercive Acts.
Patrick Henry
This man once defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre but became a leading voice for American Independence at the Second Continental Congress.
John Adams
This person was charged with libel for attacking the royal governor in the newspaper; he was eventually found innocent, paving the way for a free press in America.
John Peter Zenger
In June of 1775, the British and the Americans fought at this location, which resulted in the British taking control of Boston for a period of time.
Bunker Hill
In May of 1773, the British passed this act, which put a tax on tea that was not produced by the British East India Company, leading to many colonists becoming upset and boycotting tea.
The Tea Act of 1773
This person encouraged people to support the movement for freedom and independence by writing Common Sense
Thomas Paine
Captured American spy (21 years old) that was put to death. "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Nathan Hale
This Englishman was Britain's minister of war/foreign secretary during the French and Indian War; he later argued in the House of Lords that British troops should be withdrawn from America.
William Pitt
On Christmas Day 1776, Washington crossed this river to complete a surprise attach on the Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey.
Delaware River
What were the four features of the Coercive Acts?
- All British Troops would be tried in England rather than in the colonies
- British troops could be quartered in Massachusetts homes
- Boston's port would be closed until the debt from the Boston Tea Party was paid
- Massachusetts lost their right to self government
This person was chosen to be the leader (Commander-in-Chief) of the Continental Army. He was admired by both the Americans and the British for his leadership in the French and Indian War.
George Washington
This person managed several plantations and promoted indigo as a cash crop
Eliza Pinckney
This man was the one that signaled to two riders that the British were coming; he later fought and died at Breed's Hill, knowing he would likely give his life for the cause of liberty.
Joseph Warren
Washington and his troops spent the harsh winter of 1777-1778 in this location.
Valley Forge
In a final attempt to avoid war, this document was sent to King George III stating that the American colonies were still loyal to Great Britain.
Olive Branch Petition
This person was the leader of the Second Continental Congress, and had the first (and largest) signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
This man was once one of Washington's most trusted generals, but he became the most famous traitor in our nation's history by giving information about West Point to the British Army.
Benedict Arnold
This British General was ordered to arrest Sam Adams and John Hancock
Thomas Gage
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
This man was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys.
Ethan Allen
This person is known for carrying water onto the battlefield for the Continental Army, and it is thought that she fired some cannons on her own.
Molly Pitcher