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He was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON
The strategy of refusing to purchase goods in the hopes of weakening a group
What is a BOYCOTT
It is the name for someone in the colonies who supported the American Revolution.
What is a PATRIOT
This meeting was held at the request of John Jay, a lawyer, responding to his expertise in Trade Law. 12 of the 13 colonies showed up.
What is THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS?
He went to France to ask them to help in the war
Who is Benjamin Franklin
What is considered the first official battle of The American Revolution?
What is The BATTLE of BUNKER HILL
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is KING GEORGE III
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is the BOSTON MASSACRE
It was someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England, also known as a Tory.
What is a LOYALIST
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
This was a strong military strategist who worked closely with George Washington, though he was not, in fact, a colonial citizen.
Who is MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE
After this victory, France was convinced the colonists could win and joined the war
What is The BATTLE at SARATOGA
Who wrote Common Sense?
Who is THOMAS PAINE
What act was the immediate effect of The Tea Act of 1773?
What is the BOSTON TEA PARTY?
What is the name of a group of untrained soldiers that volunteer for duty with no prior military experience?
What are MILITIA
Meeting in which a group of delegates (representatives) acted as the government for the American colonies and declared Independence.
Who is the SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
This person passionately convinced the Virginia General Assembly to throw their votes to war with his speech including, "Give me LIBERTY, or give me DEATH!"
Who is PATRICK HENRY
This battle was considered the major turning point in the war turning the tide in favor of the Patriots.
What is The BATTLE at SARATOGA
The Patriot leader from Boston whose midnight ride warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord.
Who is PAUL REVERE
Laws imposed by British lawmakers as a punishment for Massachusettes' actions in the Boston Tea Party
What are the INTOLERABLE ACTS
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
Which region of colonies were MOST in favor of going to war?
What are the New England Colonies?
The military secrets shared by Benedict Arnold with the British Army made him a traitor guilty of what crime?
What is TREASON
This phrase describes the opening firing of guns that stunned everyone at Lexington and Concord
What is the "shot heard round the world"
British General who surrendered at Yorktown
Who is CHARLES CORNWALLIS
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"
This document officially ended the American Revolution as an agreement of peace.
What is the TREATY OF PARIS
What colonies were most against going to war with England?
What are the Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
This was the official title of the colonial militia who signed up to serve under George Washington during the war.
What is THE CONTINENTAL ARMY
The "world turned upside down" when the British lost this battle, ultimately ending the war
What is YORKTOWN
This British general led the march through New York, capturing Fort Ticonderoga, before ultimately losing at Saratoga
Who is JOHN BURGOYNE?
This law required colonists to house and feed British soldiers.
What is the QUARTERING ACT
This was the name of the group of militia soldiers who were trained at the request of the Continental Congress so they could be ready if violence broke out.
What are MINUTEMEN
The Second Continental Congress sent this to King George to ask him for peace
What is the OLIVE BRANCH PETITION?
The Declaration said all people have the right to these three things
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
This was the place Washington and his soldiers spent Winter, a miserable and deadly place for his men.
What is VALLEY FORGE