BATTLES
The battles at Lexington and Concord
What battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution
The Commander of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
A Document that formally declared the colonies independence from Britain.
What was the Declaration of Independece?
This document was signed on July 4th 1776.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
A meeting of delegates from 12 of the colonies that took place in Philadelphia in 1774. They discussed how to respond to British rule, this led to the American Revolution.
What was the 1 Continental Congress?
The battle of Saratoga
What what was the turning point of the American Revolution?
An American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This Document ended the American Revolutionary war, and established the U.S. as an independent country.
What was the Treaty of Paris 1783?
taxation without representation, lack of self governanc, strict British policies, presence of British troops in their community.
What are the reasons the colonies declared independence from Great Britain?
The sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and proceeded to dump 240 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor, because of the tax on tea.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The British soldiers won the battle, but they lost many men in the fight. Even though the colonists had to retreat, the battle showed they could fight the British army and gave them hope for winning the war.
What was the battle of bunker hill?
A Founding Father and the second President of the United States. He played a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and helped secure American independence.
Who was John Adam?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution.
What was the Bill of Rights?
The Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances, Conclusion.
What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?
A tax in printed materials.
What was the passing stamp Act?
the last major battle of the American Revolution. American and French forces surrounded the British army, led by General Cornwallis, trapping them on all sides. Cornwallis surrendered, which led to the end of the war and America winning its independence.
What was the battle of Yorktown?
an American military officer during the Revolutionary War who is best known for betraying his country.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
The framework of the federal government of the US.
What was the constitution?
Country which US was trying to gain Independence from.
What is Great Britain?
British soldiers fire at a crowd in Boston killing several colonist.
What was the Boston Massacre?
a key American victory during the Revolutionary War, fought on December 26, 1776. General George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night, surprising and defeating the Hessian forces. The victory boosted morale and helped revitalize the Continental Army's efforts in the war.
What was the battle of Trenton?
French nobleman who volunteered to serve the Americans in Washington's army, he also persuaded the French King to send army men to America. He fought in many battles, and used his own money to buy warm clothing for the troops.
who is Marquis De Lafayette?
47 page Pamphlet that advocated for independence form Britain for the 13 colonies.
What was Thomas Paine‘s Common Sense?
This marked the formal separation from British rule.
What is Americas Independence?
Alert given to minute men in the night warning them that the British were approaching.
What was Paul Reveres Midnight Run?