Historical Figures
He was the leader of the American colonial Army.
Who was George Washington?
Taxes on printed material
Stamp Act
War fought between Britain and France for territory and reources in North America from 1754-1763
French and Indian War
General Cornwallis and the British finally surrended became trapped at this location in 1781. This was the last major battle of the war.
Battle of Yorktown
Colonists who supported Britain were called
Loyalists
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Taxes on Sugar
Sugar Act
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
The first battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Why did many African American slaves join the British army
They were promised freedom
King of Britain during the American Revolution
King George III
Treaty signed that ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris 1783
One of the colonists main complaint was "taxation without ________"
Representation
Battle that the colonists won and convinced the French to join the revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
Why did many Native Americans side with the British
They didn't want American colonists expanding into Native Territory westward
Enlightenment thinker, encouraged France to join the Revolutionary War, on the 100 dollar bill.
Benjamin Franklin
System that prevents a branch of government from having too much power
Checks and Balances
Event here British soldiers shot in a crowd in Boston in 1770, killing 5 people
Boston Massacre
Battle where George Washington traveled across the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776, to attack Hessian soldiers.
Battle of Trenton
A French Teen who moved up high in the American military ranks.
Marques De Lafayette
John Adam's wife, early advocate for Women's rights
Abigail Adams
Who is the main Author of US constitution
James Madison
Event where members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans, snuck into a British Ship and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
Battle where the British won, but the British suffered heavy losses. This gave the colonits confidence.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonies located in this sea were more valuable to the British than American colonies were
Carribean