Mystery Category
Causes of the American Revolution
Important Events of the American Revolution
Important People of the American Revolution
Important Documents of the American Revolution
100
The European reasons for exploration
God, Gold and Glory
100
The British Colonists were unable to move west of the Appalachian Mountains
The Proclamation of 1763
100
This is also known as the Seven Year's War where Britain and France fought over the Ohio River Valley
The French and Indian War
100
This individual is the main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
100
This document ended the French and Indian War
The Treaty of Paris of 1763
200
Match the colonial region with the reason for its founding
1. New England Colonies
2. Middle Colonies
3. Southern Colonies
A. Mainly for economic reasons
B. Mainly for religious reasons
C. For religious and economic reasons
200
The British and French fought over this area to gain control of the valuable resources of the area
The Ohio River Valley or the SWEEEEET Spot
200
This event is the first battle of the American Revolution also known as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World"
Lexington and Concord
200
After the Second Continental Congress met, this individual was selected as the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
200
This document was given to King George III as a way to make peace with him before the colonies went to war with Britain
The Olive Branch Petition
300
What was the first colonial law making group established in 1619?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
300
This was a British tax on paper goods like cards, newspapers, and other documents
The Stamp Act
300
This is that last battle of the American Revolution where General Cornwallis surrendered
The Battle of Yorktown
300
Write in the correct order...
1. The colonists who wanted to separate from Great Britain and make their own country
2. The colonists who wanted to remain with Great Britain
1.) Patriots
2.) Loyalists
300
Written in Philadelphia in 1776, this document is the United States Break Up letter with England
The Declaration of Independence
400
Match the region with the economy
1. New England Colonies
2. Middle Colonies
3. Southern Colonies
A.Food crops (wheat, barley, oats)
B.Cash Crops (tobacco, sugar, cotton)
C. Lumbering, Ship building, fishing
400
This War was fought between the French and the British over the Ohio River Valley and lead to Britain being in debt
The French and Indian War
400
What event is shown by this picture?
The Boston Tea Party
400
This individual was the wife of the second President and mother to the sixth President. She is Famous for her quote to "Remember the ladies"
Abigail Adams
400
After the signing of this document, Britain recognized the colonists as an independent country and granted them the lands from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River
The Treaty of Paris of 1783
500
This Patriot was responsible for the American Navy and is famous for the quote "I Have NOT Yet Begun to Fight!"
John Paul Jones
500
Which cause of the American Revolution does this show?
Mercantilism
500
After this battle, the colonists gained allies from France and Spain to battle the British
The Battle of Saratoga
500
This Patriot drew propaganda of the Boston Massacre and warned the colonists of the British invasion
Paul Revere
500
This group was responsible for sending out information against the British during the Revolutionary War
The Committees of Correspoindence
600
This document is the first example of a social contract written by the Pilgrims before they landed in Plymouth?
The Mayflower Compact
600
"For imposing taxes without our consent"; “For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.” ; "For denying us the benefit of a trial by jury"
1.)What are these examples of?
2.) Where are they found?
Grievances in
The Declaration of Independence
600
What important event of the American Revolution is this? 
a) The Battle of Yorktown
b) The Winter at Valley Forge
c) The Battle of Lexington and Concord
d) The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
600
This individuall was the first person to die in the American Revolution
Crispus Attucks
600
This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine and urged the colonists to separate from Great Britain
Common Sense
700
The picture below is a illustration of the Salem Witch Trials. Which part of the first amendment developed as a result of this event?
a.) freedom of assembly
b.) freedom of religion
c.) freedom of press
d.) freedom of petition
700
What event is this showing? Who drew this propaganda
The Boston Massacre Paul Revere
700
After the Treaty of Paris of 1783 what was the eastern boundary of the United States? What was the western boundary?
The Atlantic Ocean (Eastern boundary)
The Mississippi River (Western Boundary)
700
This individual was an African American double agent who posed as a Loyalist but was really a Patriot
James Armistead
700
This document / organization became the 1st government of the United States
The Articles of Confederation