Battles
What was the first major battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the main reason the American colonists wanted independence from Britain?
Taxation without representation
What document officially declared independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Why did Britain Tax the colonists?
To raise money for the French and Indian War.
Which battle marked the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
What event led to the passing of the Intolerable Acts by the British Parliament?
Boston Tea Party
What did the colonists do when the British raised taxes?
They boycotted and held protests.
Who organized events in response to British taxes?
Son's of Liberty
What was the official announcement that Britain made to the colonist stating they could not move into the Ohio River Valley?
A Proclamation
In which battle did the colonists suffer a harsh winter and receive aid from foreign allies?
Battle of Valley Forge
How did the Stamp Act affect the American colonists?
It imposed a tax on printed materials, leading to widespread protests
What were three major hardships caused by the war?
Inflation, hoarding, and violence.
What did Locke believe were peoples three natural rights?
Life, Liberty, and to Own Land.
What are 3 ways that women supported the war?
Worked on Farms, Wrote poetry, Took over jobs, cooked for the troops, helped on the battlefield, cared for the wounded.
Name the final battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Yorktown
What role did the French and Indian War play in causing the American Revolution?
It left Britain heavily in debt, leading to increased taxes on the colonies.
Who wanted the colonies to remain under British rule?
Loyalists
Who famously said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
What was the proclamation that was issued by Great Britain telling the colonists?
They could not move into the Ohio River valley.
What battle forced the British to surrender and effectively ended the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Who did the British hire to fight the Colonists?
Mercenaries
Why did the British decide to end the war after the Battle of Yorktown?
Because the American and French soldiers teamed up, and they could no longer afford to continue fighting.
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
What event included the killing of five men by British soldiers on March 5, 1770?
Boston Massacre