American Revolution #1
A colonist who remained loyal to the King of England
Loyalist
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
France and England wanted control of the Ohio River Valley
Battle that ended the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown
Colonists opposed increased taxes from Great Britain because
They didn't have representation in Parliament
The Proclamation of 1763 said that
Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
Treaty that ended the American Revolution.
Treaty of Paris
The Battle that was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
What does the Declaration of Independence state people have a right to do if a government violates their personal rights?
Replace the government
A colonist who opposed British rule
Patriot
"...give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry
Stamp Act
A group of citizens or volunteers who would fight to defend the colonies.
Miltitia
On April 19, 1775, the "shot heard round the world" was the first armed conflict of the
Revolutionary War
What three advantages did the colonists have that helped them win the Revolutionary War?
Strong leadership, Help from the French, colonists fighting to protect their own land
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
When Patriots threw chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Name of Washington's Army
Continental Army
The British tax on newspapers, books, and playing cards was called the
Stamp Act
According to the Declaration of Independence, government derives its power from
The people
Benjamin Franklin helped win the American Revolution by
Convincing France to help the colonists
What Massachusetts lawyer is known for promoting the cause of independence?
A. Thomas Jefferson B. John Adams
C. Paul Revere D. Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
First Battle of the American Revolution was fought at
Lexington and Concord
The British act where colonists needed to house and feed colonists.
Quartering Act