Before the War
These were the 2 main problems that the British faced after the French and Indian war.
What is debt and threat of war with natives?
This act forced colonists to provide housing for British troops.
What is the Quartering Act?
This man wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense".
Who is Thomas Paine?
The first battles of the American Revolution were fought here.
What is Lexington and Concord?
The Continental Army underwent a tough training program in the winter of 1777 here.
What is Valley Forge?
This was the colonists MAIN argument against British Taxes.
What is "No taxation without Representation"?
Americans were angry at this law because it limited their freedom to settle on land in the Ohio River Valley.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
This man was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
American forces used irregular war tactics. Firing from houses, trees, and bushes. These tactics or strategy is called...
What is Guerilla Warfare?
This man rode through towns near Boston warning, "The British are coming!"
Who is Paul Revere?
This group organized protests and took direct, sometimes violent actions against British rule.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This act placed a tax on printed materials like newspapers, legal documents, playing cards, etc.
What is the Stamp Act?
The Declaration of Independence was influenced by the Enlightenment Ideas of this philosopher. (Came up with natural rights)
Who is John Locke?
At the end of 1776, Washington scored a much needed victory by crossing the _____________ river in a surprise attack.
What is Delaware?
Americans who supported the British and wanted to remain a British colony were called....
What is Loyalist?
5 colonists were killed in this clash between protestors and British soldiers.
What is the Boston Massacre?
A general search warrant that allowed British soldiers to search colonial homes for no reason.
What are the Writs of Assistance?
This was the French Military officer who served in the Continental army and was influential in convincing the French to help the Americans.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
American and French forces combined to defeat General Cornwallis at the Battle of ____________, ending the Revolution.
What is Yorktown?
This group met in Philadelphia and acted as the central government for the 13 colonies during the war. (Founding Fathers)
What is the Second Continental Congress?
Besides raising money, one of Britian's main goals in enforcing laws in the colonies was to stop ______________
What is Colonial Smuggling?
In response to the Boston tea Party, Britain placed Boston under Martial law and forced colonists to house British troops. These acts were known as...
This was a Prussian Military officer hired by Washington to improve the training of the Continental army.
Who is Friedrich von Steuben?
This is seen as the turning point of the war because it convinced the French to send help to the Americans.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
King George III rejected the Olive Branch Petition mainly because he was upset about this battle, which had just happened.
What is Bunker Hill?