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100

This event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor.

The Boston Tea Party

100

The first battles of the American Revolution were in this year. 

1775

100

This colony city was home to many protests and events leading to the Revolution.

Boston

100

This man was the first president and led the Continental Army.

George Washington

100

Colonists were angry about paying these without representation.

Taxes


200

The first battles of the American Revolution were fought here.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

200

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this year.

1776

200

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city.

Philadelphia

200

This king ruled Britain during the revolution.

King George III

200

This war happened about 15 years before the American Revolution.

French and Indian War

300

This document declared the colonies’ independence from Britain.

Declaration of Independence

300

The Boston Tea Party took place BEFORE or AFTER the Boston Massacre.

AFTER

300

The Winter at Valley Forge took place in this state. 

Pennsylvania

300

These two groups were the main enemies during the French and Indian War. 

British and French

300

Britain passed unfair rules called these (about Sugar, Stamps, and Tea).

Laws or Acts

400

Soldiers suffered a harsh winter staying here with George Washington.

Valley Forge

400

The Stamp Act, one cause of the Revolution, was passed in this year.

1765

400

The final major battle was fought in this Virginia town.

Yorktown

400

This patriot helped organize protests like the Boston Tea Party.

Samuel Adams

400

Colonists were upset because British soldiers stayed in their homes because of this law.

Quartering Act

500

This battle proved the Americans could beat the British in battle. The famous quote from this battle was "Dont shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!"

Battle of Bunker Hill 

500

The Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the war, was signed in this year.

1783

500

This country was a major friend/ally to the Americans during the Revolution. 

France

500

This group of people was the first American government during the American Revolution. 

The Continental Congress (bonus point - the Second one)

500

Colonists were angry because they had no representatives in this government.

British Parliament