Key Figures
King of Britain during the American Revolution; Known for imposing taxes and laws that angered the colonists.
Who is King George III?
a 1765 law requiring colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, leading to widespread protest.
What was the Stamp Act?
First military engagement of the American Revolutionary War, occurring in April 1775.
What was the Battle of Lexington?
Document adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring the colonies' independence from Britain.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
This phrase reflects the colonial belief that taxation without representation was a threat to their freedoms and could lead to tyranny.
What is The Power to Tax is the Power to Destroy?
Lawyer known for his role in opposing the British taxation policies and coining the phrase "No taxation without representation".
Who is James Otis?
A 1764 law imposing duties on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies, aimed at raising revenue for Britain.
What was the Sugar Act?
Early battle in the Revolutionary War, fought in June 1775, demonstrating that colonial forces could stand up to the British army.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Natural rights, purpose of government, right to revolt, list of grievances against King George III are known as this in the Declaration of Independence.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
An influential leader and orator known for "Give me liberty, or give me death!" during the push for independence.
Who is Patrick Henry?
A series of laws passed in 1767 that taxed goods imported to the colonies.
What were the Townshend Acts?
Turning point in the Revolutionary War; fought in 1777 and leading to French support for the American cause.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Legal documents that allowed British customs officers to search colonial homes and businesses without a warrant.
What are the Writs of Assistance?
A political writer who wrote Common Sense, urging colonists to seek independence from Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Punitive measures implemented by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.
What were the Coercive Acts? Intolerable Acts?
Final major battle of the Revolutionary War, resulting in British General Cornwallis's surrender in 1781.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
Officially ended the Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence.
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Led to the establishment of independence from Britain and inspired other countries seeking self-governance.
What is the American Revolution?
A founding father who helped secure French support for the American Revolution and key figure in drafting the Declaration of Independence.
What are the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts?
Military camp where the American Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-1778, facing hardships but emerging as a more unified and trained force.
What was Valley Forge?
Due to weaknesses such as lack of federal power to tax, inability to regulate commerce, and no executive branch to enforce laws caused this.
What is the failure of the AoC?
Who was Britain?