Back in the Day (Pre-War)
This war put England in major debt and forced the colonies to pay it back. England and the colonies were also allies in this war.
What is the French and Indian War?
These people were known as supporters of the colonies and freedom from England.
Who are Patriots?
Patriot who shouted, "The British are coming," during his midnight ride. (Some believe he never shouted this at all.)
Who is Paul Revere?
The first battles of the American Revolution.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This document that formally declared the colonies free from England was solidified at the end of the war.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This group of people were known to support England and stood by the actions of King George III.
Who are Loyalists?
This phrase/slogan was used by colonists who were highly upset over England's harsh taxes.
What is "No Taxation without Representation?"
What was the phrase/slogan used to denote the first shots of the American Revolution?
What is "The Shot Heard 'Round the World?"
This individual became our first president after his commendable efforts as general during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
Taxes on paper goods (playing cards, envelopes, etc.)
What is the Stamp Act?
This secret group wanted to advance colonial rights and fight taxation; included Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, etc.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This event ended with 5 colonists being killed by British soldiers on a snowy day in Massachusetts; the first African American was killed by British soldiers in this event.
What is the Boston Massacre?
The slang and "colorful" name that colonists called British soldiers.
What are Redcoats?
This country helped the colonies win the war against England, but only assisted during the very end of the war.
What is France?
This event taxed all sugary products (syrup, etc.)
What is the Sugar Act?
This is the formal name of the military group fighting on the side of the colonies; commanded by George Washington.
What is the Continental Army?
Colonists utilized this painful method was to punish those who spoke against freedom in the colonies.
What is tarring and feathering?
This general of the British Army was a master military man and was embarrased to have lost the war against the colonies.
Who is Cornwallis?
The end of the war meant that the colonies would no longer be ruled by this tyrant.
Who is King George III?
This event was the first organized revolt in the colonies and showed that the people would rise up against the government.
What is Bacon's Rebellion?
This group assisted in fighting alongside the Continental Army and was very underestimated by the British.
What is the militia?
This set of taxes/acts was put in place to punish the colonists for their actions during the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
This battle was the last of the American Revolution and where Cornwallis surrendered.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This document formally ended the American Revolution in 1783.
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1783?