Key Battles
This battle AKA "The shot heard around the world" , is often considered the start of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Which European country became a key ally to the American colonies during the war?
France
What document formally declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
On what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
Which event saw colonists dumping British tea into Boston Harbor as a protest?
Boston Tea Party
Which 1781 battle led to the surrender of the British
The Battle of Yorktown
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolution?
*hint: first president
George Washington
Which document officially ended the American Revolution in 1783?
The Treaty of Paris
What year did the American Revolution officially end?
1783
What phrase was used to describe the colonists’ feelings towards British taxes without representation?
"No taxation without representation"
What battle (although a British victory) demonstrated the colonial forces victory?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which document outlines the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
The Declaration of Independence
What year did the Battle of Saratoga, the turning point of the war, take place?
1777
What two "acts" were taxes the colonies had to pay to the British?
Stamp Acts and Townsend Acts
What was a Harsh winter, but a time of reorganization and training for the Continental Army?
Valley Forge
What enlightenment thinker influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
The Declaration of Independence signaled the colonies break from what nation?
Great Britain
What year was the Battle of Yorktown
1781
What event made the British pass the intolerable acts as punishment
The Boston Tea Party
What battle was a turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga?
Who is the best teacher ever in history?
Ms. SOCHI
What month was the Declaration of Independence signed?
April 1776
What year was the Battle of Bunker Hill
1775
What were the three categories of causes of the American Revolution that we discussed in classes?
Political, economic, and social