The American Colonies
The Revolution Begins
War for Independence
The New Country
MISC.
100
Conflict that gives England and the colonies a large piece of territory to the West and weakens French Power in North America.
The French and Indian War
100
Several protesters are killed by British Soldiers after throwing snowballs.
Boston Massacre
100
What River is this?
Delaware River
100
Lives among the colonists but supports England
Loyalist
100
The American Colonies were upset about being taxed without what?
Representation
200
This young 22 year old officer served in the French and Indian War, fighting on behalf of the British. Later becomes a very important part of the history of the United States.
George Washington
200
In general, you could summarize the colonists frustration was because of what they described as tyranny. What was this tyranny?
Taxation without Representation
200
Continental Army encampment where 2500 men perish due to cold weather.
Valley Forge
200
Law passed declaring there would be no official religion in this state and the state could not collect taxes from churches.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
200
Who is this?
Benjamin Franklin
300
Taxes on Imports and exports
Customs Duties
300
A drop in the value of money, due to more of it being available.
Inflation
300
Licenses given to private ship owners to attack British Merchant vessels
Letters of Maruquee
300
Freedom from enslavement
Emancipation
300
2nd President of the United States
John Adams
400
Ends the French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris
400
Going through proper court procedures to seize or search property
Due Process
400
Traitor to the U.S. during the Revolution
Benedict Arnold
400
Famous for carrying water to soldiers in battle and even fought as a cannon gunner during the American Revolution.
Molly Pitcher
400
3rd President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
500
Allowed British soldiers to stay in the homes of American Colonists for free.
Quartering Act.
500
Soldiers ready on short notice
Minutemen
500
General Cornwallis surrenders at this battle....
Battle of Yorktown
500
DAILY DOUBLE
The first African American denominational church in the U.S.
AME
or
African American Episcopal Church
500
Small hit and run raids. Indirect conflict
Guerrilla Warfare