Causes
How Could the British have prevented the American Revolution?
Allowing representatives in parliament.
What river did George Washington cross on 12/25/1776?
The Delaware River.
Thomas Paine's pamphlet that convinced colonists to seek independence from England....
Common Sense.
What word means to not buy something?
Boycott.
Who took a midnight ride to let the colonists know that the British were coming?
Paul Revere.
Which act forced the colonists to provide food and shelter for the British soldiers?
Quartering Act.
Where did the colonists spend a very hard and cold winter?
Valley Forge
Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of what document?
Declaration of Independence.
A war tactic used by the colonists where small armies would ambush large armies.
Guerilla Warfare.
Who got France to help us out in the American Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin.
Five unarmed colonists were killed by British soldiers at this event.
Boston Massacre.
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here.
Lexington and Concord.
What was the central point of the Declaration of Independence?
The colonies are declaring their freedom.
These colonists were able to be ready to fight in 60 seconds....
Minutemen.
Main British General....
Lord Cornwallis.
Tax on glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea...
Townshend acts.
Which Battle did George Washington and his troops win because of the element of surprise?
Battle of Trenton.
When did Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776.
Militia
In charge of the Continental army....
George Washington.
Taxes on newspapers and pamphlets
Stamp Act
Which battle did lord Cornwallis surrender at?
Battle of Yorktown.
Which treaty ended the war?
Treaty of Paris.
Person who joins the armed forces....
Recruit.
Famous traitor who betrayed the colonists...
Benedict Arnold.