causes of the revolution
the King of England made colonists pay taxes on paper, tea, and stamps
first battles of the Revolution, “the shot heard ’round the world.”
Lexington and Concord
Soldiers at Valley Forge had to stay through very ______ winter.
cold
The last major battle of the Revolution, where the British surrendered?
yorktown
commander of the American army?
George Washington
Colonists wanted a voice in government and didn’t want taxes without permission. what did they say?
"no taxation without representation”
A turning-point battle that convinced France to help the Americans
battle of saratoga
Soldiers didn’t have enough food or shoes. What describes this?
low supplies
This country helped the Americans with money, soldiers, and ships?
france
rode on horseback warning, “The British are coming!"
paul revere
Colonists protested British tea by dumping it into a harbor. what is this event?
Boston Tea Party
Soldiers lived through a freezing winter with little food at this place
valley forge
The man who trained the soldiers at Valley Forge to fight better.
Baron von Steuben
After winning, the King of England signed this paper making the U.S. independent
Treaty of Paris 1783
french general who helped Americans at Valley Forge and Yorktown
Marquis de Lafayette
Laws passed by Britain that limited colonial trade and made colonists angry?
Navigation Acts
American spies and patriots helped warn soldiers of British attacks in this early fight.
battle of bunker hill
Many soldiers got sick because of cold and poor food. This can lead to many ______ hint: synonym of illness
diseases
Americans had surprise attacks at night and used clever tricks to win. This is an example of ______. hint: unscramble A E G R S T T Y
strategy
wrote “Common Sense,” encouraging independence
Thomas Paine
This war left Britain in debt, leading them to tax the colonies.
French and Indian War
The Americans and French surrounded the British, forcing their surrender in this final battle.
battle of yorktown
Families back home also struggled with shortages and fear. This is an example of ______. (if you get close its fine)
hardship
The American navy helped fight the British on the ocean. This shows that even small forces can make a difference. This is called ______. hint: unscramble A E K M O R T W
teamwork
helped train the Continental Army and became an American hero despite being from another country
Baron von Steuben