American Revolution #1
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is KING GEORGE III
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Complete this famous phrase that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain. "No taxation....
What is "WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"
Name of the war which lasted eight years when colonists fought for their independence from Britain
What is the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
what document did he write
the declaration of Independen
where is his dad from
Scotland
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
Someone that wanted to be free from British rule.
Patriot
The Patriot leader from Boston whose midnight ride warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord.
Who is PAUL REVERE
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON
how did he double the size of U.S.A
The Louisiana purchase
how did his mom die
a bad sickness
Style of fighting used by the Continental Army which included hit-and-run, surprise attacks, and ambushing the British.
What is GUERRILLA WARFARE
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Young immigrant from the Caribbean who became a senior aide to General Washington.
Who is ALEXANDER HAMILTON
A group of representatives from each colony met to discuss the Intolerable Acts but decided to try to work things out with King George.
What is the FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
what landmark did he design
the Monticello
what college did he go to.
king college
What camp did Washington show his leadership at that soldiers suffered from freezing temps, starvation, and disease?
Valley Forge
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Group of delegates (representatives) that acted as the government for the American colonies
Who is the SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
The British soldiers' uniforms were a bright color and made the soldiers easier to spy. For this reason, they were given this colorful nickame.
What are the REDCOATS
what president was he
the second president
when was he born
1755
Colonial soldiers would be ready to resist British attack “in a minute"
Minutemen
He betrayed his men to ally himself with the British and is still known as one of the most famous traitors in American history.
Who is BENEDICT ARNOLD
He was the first man to die for the Revolution and he was African American.
Who is CRISPUS ATTACKS
The "world turned upside down" when the British lost this battle, turning the tides of the war to favor the colonies.
What is YORKTOWN
when was he born
1743
who was like a dad to him.
George washington
The strategy of refusing to purchase goods in the hopes of weakening another party.
What is BOYCOTT
The French aristocrat who joined the American Revolution and became close friends with Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson.
Who is MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE
Washington's _____________ ring has been said to change the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
Culper Spy
Where was the "shot heard around the world"?
Lexington and Concord
when did he die
1826
how old was he when his mom died.
13