Words, Words, Words
Not having enough, in short supply
What is scarce?
I made a very costly mistake by not following the plan for battle in New York. Instead, I thought my troops could overtake Philadelphia and then meet the other troops in Albany. I probably cost Britian the war.
Who was General Howe?
This document was issued by the First Continental Congress and said that the colonists were entitled to the same rights as the Englishmen.
What was the Declaration of Rights?
George Washington had his first great victory during this battle.
What was the Battle at Trenton?
A nation who promises to help another nation in time of war
What is an ally?
A form of organized protest where people refuse to buy goods or have anything to do with a group or country.
What is a boycott?
George Washington's troops were in trouble. I came to the rescue and trained them for battle.
Who is Baron von Steuben?
This act put a tax on tea, glass, lead, paper goods, and paint.
What were the Townshend Acts?
This event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
What was the Battle at Lexington?
A large amount of something being stored for future use.
What is a stockpile?
A person who supported the cause of the colonists during the American Revolution.
What was a Patriot?
I rode through Massachusetts shouting "The Redcoats are coming!"
Who was Paul Revere?
Written by Thomas Payne, this document was meant to convince the colonists that America should break away from England and fight for independence.
What was Common Sense?
This event was a disagreement between France and Britian over land along the Ohio River. The result was Britian gaining new land by defeating the French.
What was the French and Indian War?
A person living in the colonies who did not support the American cause, but remained faithful to Britian.
Breaking the rules on purpose.
What is defiant?
I was a great hero of the American Navy. My famous quote was "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Who is John Paul Jones?
This historic document had three main parts,
1 - it outlined the natural rights of man like the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
2 - it listed the things the colonists were frustrated with about what the King of England was doing to them
3 - it made the formal announcement of America's intent to break away from England
It's main writer was Thomas Jefferson
What was the Declaration of Independence?
During the winter of 1778-1779, George Washington and his troops camped here, enduring severe food, clothing and shelter shortages, while training to become a more professional army.
Where was Valley Forge?
Disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy.
What is treason?
The idea that American colonists had no say in English Parliament which imposed restrictions and taxes on them without their consent.
What is "taxation without representation"?
I helped the Continental Army in many ways but am most famous for dressing in men's clothing and secretly joining the fight.
Who is Deborah Sampson?
These acts were miserable. They took away our self- government in Massachusetts and appointed a governor instead, forced us to house British soldiers, and closed the port to trade.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
This historic event was the one that ended the American Revolution.
What was the British surrender at Yorktown?
A soldier from one country who was paid to fight for another country.
What is a mercenary?