People of the Revolution
He led the Continental Army and later became our first president.
Geogre Washington
The colonists protested this idea: "No taxation without _________________."
Representation
The first shots of the war, "the short heard round the world", sparked this battle.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What are the opening words of the Constitution? (In the preamble it begins with...)
We the people ...
Colonists who wanted to stay apart of Britain's control were called ....
Loyalists
He rode through the night yelling, “The British are coming!”
Paul Revere
This taxed everyday items such as paper, cards, and newspapers.
The Stamp Act
Washignton crossed an icy river on Christmas night to win this surprise victory. What is this river called?
The Delaware River
This document was America's first attempt at creating a solid government, but ultimately failed due to multiple flaws.
Articles of Confederation
George Washington's army was called the ______________.
Continental Army
She ran 20 miles more than Paul Revere at the age of just 16!
Sybil Ludington
This law forced colonists to give food and shelter to British soldiers.
The Quartering Act
Many soldiers suffered here during the winter, but persistence, training, and Washington's leadership made them even stronger.
Valley Forge
This part of the Constitution was an addition 2 years later. It is changeable, and it lists important rights like speech and religion.
Bill of Rights
The document that officially ended the American Revolution (took a few years to get signed) was the ....
Treaty of Paris (1783)
He urged the colonies to unite, creating the notable "Join or Die" political cartoon.
Benjamin Franklin
This event happened because colonists were angry about soldiers patrolling their city. It resulted in five deaths and stirred tensions.
The Boston Massacre
This final major battle ended the war when the British surrendered to Washington and the Continental Army.
The Battle of Yorktown
This system makes sure that no branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and balances
Name any one idea that inspired the Revolution (colonists complaints and frustrations)
Life, liberty, equality, natural rights, representation
He led a crucial attack in the battle of Yorktown, advocated for a stronger national government, and became the United State's first Secratary of the Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
This act was put into place to show colonists that the king still had power over them. It closed the Boston harbor and was used to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
The Intolerable Acts
What pamphlet by Thomas Paine convinced many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Common Sense
Moving away from a monarchy, our government is now a ....
Federal republic with a representative democracy.
The Eurpoean country that became one of America's most important ally during the Revolutionary war was...
France