Vocabulary
Secret groups of colonists who helped fund the war?
Sons of Liberty
President of Continental Congress?
John Hancock
Who was the Head General for the colonists?
George Washington
What petition was sent to King George III to sign but he rejected it?
Olive Branch
In the French and Indian War, What land were they fighting over?
Ohio River Valley
Nickname for British soldiers?
Redcoats
Switch sides during the war?
Benedict Arnold
This was the richest colony out of the 13 colonies?
Virginia
What Native American tribe allied with the British during the Revolutionary War?
Cherokee Indians
How many years did the French and Indian War last?
7 years
Civilian soldiers who trained to fight but weren't in the army?
militia
Made the first American Flag?
Betsy Ross
Tell me two advantages that the colonists had over the British?
Knew the land
Fighting for freedom
the French
Tell me three advantages that the British had over the Colonists?
Strong Army
a Navy
Tons of resources
What battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
Government of Great Britain, includes the king
Parliament
Was a midnight rider alongside Paul Revere?
Samuel Dawes
tell me three roles women had during the revolutionary war?
spies, cooks, cleaners, nurses, gathered resources
Why did the British started taxing the colonists?
to pay off debt from French and Indian War
What colony did not allow African Americans to fight in the Revolutionary War?
South Carolina
Legislative Assembly composed of delegates from the colonies?
Continental Army
Who was the leader of the British Army?
General Cornwallis
Tell me the four intolerable acts?
1. closed boston harbor
2. did not allow town meetings
3. british soldiers did not have to go to court in the colonies
4. must house british soldiers
The stamped act taxed what? 3 things
stamps, newspapers, marriage licence, playing cards
Where did the French get land after the French and Indian War?
West of Mississippi