People of the American Revolution
Commander of the Continental Army who supported the British during the French and Indian War
Who is George Washington?
The place that the tea was tossed overboard...
What is Boston Harbor?
The British and French were fighting over ownership of this...
What is the Ohio River Valley?
This was a tax on printed materials. Colonists were required to buy stamps when they bought printed items such as newspapers, pamphlets, even playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
A person who supports and defends his or her country.
What is a patriot?
The first casualty at the Boston Massacre. Part African and part Native American, he was also a sailor.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
What is Valley Forge?
This group chose to fight on the side of the British... and some chose to fight on the side of the French.
Who are the Native Americans?
These men gathered together to protest the taxes placed on the colonies as well as the increase in British soldiers.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
Another name for a 'redcoat,' except it was used in a negative way...
What is a 'lobsterback'?
"Give me liberty... or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
The scene of the final surrender of the British Army.
What is Yorktown?
He fought on the side of the British and then AGAINST the British during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
Thomas Paine wrote this. It was about breaking away from England...
What is 'Common Sense'?
A person killed or injured during battle.
What is a casualty?
The German who helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Who is von Steuben?
The "shot heard 'round the world" was fired here.
What is Lexingtion?
The name of the treaty that ended this conflict.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Massachusetts Government Act. Administration of Justice Act. Quartering Act. Bostonians had another name for them.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
To give up. Or quit.
What is surrender?
Slave who loved the British government so much that she even wrote a poem dedicated to the King
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
The name of the battle that was fought on Breed's Hill.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A huge victory for the British during this battle helped them win this war.
What is the Battle of Quebec?
Thomas Jefferson wrote thisto explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain, and why it was necessary for them to do so.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Confidence. Or the level of enthusiasm one feels... be it high or low.
What is morale?