Vocabulary
American colonists who fought for freedom
What is a PATRIOT
Beginning of the war, this battle began when the British came to seize weapons from the Patriots and capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, but Paul Revere warned them .
What is the BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
Agreed to on July 4, 1776
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Another name for Tories - colonists that sided with Britain and supported King George III
What is a LOYALIST
End of the war, Patriots with the help of France trapped the British and General Cornwallis surrendered
What is the BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
Ended the Revolutionary War
What is the TREATY OF PARIS
an organization of Patriots, founded by Samuel Adams, who fought for the rights of the colonists
Who are the SONS OF LIBERTY
Was actually fought at Breed's Hill
What is the BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
document that made America free from Great Britain and gave colonists a voice
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Style of fighting used by the Continental Army which included hit-and-run, surprise attacks, and ambushing the British.
What is GUERRILLA WARFARE
Turning point of the war where the Continental Army proved they deserved to gain support from France
What is the BATTLE OF SARATOGA
second meeting of Congress to form the Continental Army
What is the SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
to refuse to do business with or buy goods from another person or country
What is a BOYCOTT
Six months camping in the freezing cold, where many soldiers died to keep an eye on the British
What is VALLEY FORGE
Written by Thomas Paine to convince the colonists to fight for freedom
What is COMMON SENSE
untrained army gathered together to fight
What is a militia
Began with the Crossing of the Delaware River to defeat the Hessians around Christmas
What is the BATTLE OF TRENTON
the final appeal to King George III before declaring independence
What is the OLIVE BRANCH PETITION