American Revolution #1
tax on paper goods
stamp act
Document in which the American colonists announced and explained their reasons for separating from Britain
*adopted July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
Colonial complaints in the Declaration of Independence are called-
Grievances
First signer of the Declaration of Independence with the LARGEST signature
John Hancock
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
TRUE OR FALSE: The Continental army won the Revolutionary war because they used guerilla warfare (fighting) tactics, used and had spies and gained allies that provided them resources.
TRUE
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
Famous patriot at the 1st Continental Congress who said- "Give me Liberty or Give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged the colonies to separate from the King (2nd Continental Congress)
What camp did Washington show his leadership at that soldiers suffered from freezing temps, starvation, and disease?
Valley Forge
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Peace agreement official ending the Revolutionary War and recognized the colonies as independent
Treaty of Paris 1783
This Act led to the Boston Tea Party
Tea Act of 1773
What are----Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Unalienable Rights
What law required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
Quartering Act
Who warned that the British army was coming to attack the colonies arsenal (weapons) ?
Paul Revere
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged the Continental Army to not quit fighting in the Revolutionary war.
The Crisis
Name of our French ally who helped surround and trap Cornwallis at Yorktown
Marquis de Lafayette
1st battles of the Revolution
Lexington and Concord (1775)
Famous saying that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain
"No taxation without representation"
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
The French and Spanish became allies for the Patriots after the victory.
British General Cornwallis surrendered at this major battle
King's announcement to keep colonists from expanding westward and prevent conflict with the Native Americans
Proclamation of 1763
King's punishments to the Boston Tea Party which included closing the Boston Harbor till the tea was paid for-
Intolerable Acts (1774)