Terms
American Colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute's notice
What is Minute Men
An African American who became the 1st double spy in the American Revolution
James Armisteadt
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
What is Unalienable Rights
King of England
Imposed unfair Taxes
Didn't accept the Olive Branch Petition
What is King George The 3rd
colonist who sided with Britain in the American Revolution
What is Loyalists
Jewish financier who gave money to support the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Haym Soloman
Hired foreign soldiers
Mercenaries
Patriot
Member of Sons of Liberty, and helped organize the Boston Tea Party
What is Samuel Adams
Civilian Military Force
What is Militia
African American teacher and landowner.
Made the midnight ride with Paul Revere to warn the British were coming
What is Wentworth Cheswell
to refuse to buy or use something as a means of protest
What is Boycott
Statesman, Writer, and Scientist
Created Albany Plan of Union
Diplomat to France
British soldiers who fought against the colonists in the American Revolution; so called because of their bright red uniforms
What is Redcoats
"Father of the U.S. Navy"
During the Revolutionary War he defeated the British on their own ship.
"I have not yet begun to fight"
What is John Paul Jones
1st battle of the American Revolution. Known as the "Shot Heard 'Round the World"
What is Battles of Lexington and Concord
Wife of John Adams
Known for her may letters she sent to her husband.
Reminded him to "Remember the Ladies"
a cruel and oppressive ruler
What is Tyrant
Patriot Author
Wrote Common Sense
Wrote the American Crisis
What is Thomas Paine
a Revolutionary War battle in Boston that demonstrated that the colonists could fight well against the British army
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
From France
Important aide to General Washington (helped with supplies and money)
What is Marquis de Lafayette