French and Indian War
These two countries fought against each other in the French and Indian War.
Britain and France
This 1765 law required colonists to pay a tax on all printed materials, like newspapers and legal documents.
The Stamp Act
The battles in 1775 that marked the very first military conflict of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The commander in chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
This 1776 document declared the colonies independent from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
A line prohibiting the Colonists to move West of the Appalachain Mountains
The Proclamation of 1763
This rally cry, formed by the Sons of Liberty, was the colonists response to British taxation.
No taxation without Representation
This 1777 battle is considered the turning point of the Revolution, convincing France to support the Americans.
The Battle of Saratoga
This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, encouraged Americans to fight for independence.
Common Sense
This 1774 meeting of colonial leaders was held to respond to the Intolerable Acts.
The First Continental Congress
A young colonial officer gained experience during this war and later became an important leader in the American Revolution
George Washington
This act required colonists to house British soldiers, angering many colonists.
The Quartering Act
Prussian Officer who trained the Americans at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben
An organization of Women who helped make clothes for patriots during the boycotts of British goods.
The Daughters of Liberty
This 1775 meeting established the Continental Army and made George Washington its commander.
The Second Continental Congress
This 1763 treaty officially ended the French and Indian War, giving Britain control of Canada and lands east of the Mississippi.
The Treaty of Paris 1763
The propaganda piece that spread about the Boston Massacre
The Bloody Massacre
At this 1776 battle, the British defeated the Americans, giving the British control of New York for the remainder of the war.
The battle of Long Island
This colonial silversmith warned that “the British are coming” before the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Paul Revere
This Enlightenment thinker said that the government comes from the consent of the governed.
John Locke
A term to describe how Britain was not paying attention to the Colonies before the French and Indian war.
Salutary Neglect
This was a specific Act under the Intolerable Acts, blocking off Boston's trade.
Boston Port Act
This Naval Battle featured John Paul Jones, who is famous for this quote.
“I have not yet begun to fight!”
This member of the Sons of Liberty organized protests and the phrase "no taxation without representation."
James Otis
This Enlightenment thinker developed the idea of "separation of powers" and "checks and balances"
Montesquieu