People
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolution?
George Washington
This event was when five (5) Americans were shot by British redcoats in the streets of Boston.
The Boston Massacre
When did the Declaration of Independence go into affect?
July 4, 1776
What country became America's main ally during the Revolution?
France
What was the group that supported American Independence called?
Patriots
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This tax was when a stamp was placed on all paper, increasing the cost of every piece of paper.
The Stamp Act
What was the name of the group that got together to draft the Declaration of Independence?
The Second Continental Congress
What was the new fighting style the Americans used in the Revolution?
Guerilla Warfare
What natural feature became the new western border of the United States after the Revolution?
Mississippi River
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
This event was a protest by the Sons of Liberty against the Tea Tax, where patriots threw crates of tea into Boston Harbor.
The Boston Tea Party
According to the Declaration, where do people's rights come from?
"their creator" or God
Which side had the disadvantage of being broke?
Americans
What was the main point of "Common Sense"?
To convince colonists to fight for independence
Who was the King of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George
What document was sent to tell the British the reasons the colonists were breaking away from the British Empire?
The Declaration of Independence
What does the phrase "unalienable rights" mean?
Rights that cannot be taken away by the government.
Which side had the disadvantage of fighting far from home?
The British
What are the three (3) rights of all men according to the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Who said "The British are coming, the British are coming!"
Paul Revere
What document was sent to the British to try and mend the relationship between the two sides?
The Olive Branch Petition
What was ironic about Jefferson writing "all men are created equal"?
He was a slave owner.
What tactic, included in guerilla warfare, was used by the Americans that stunned the British?
Attacking and killing officers/military leaders
Who was the infamous traitor that began the war as an American commander but then switched sides and fought for the British?
Benedict Arnold