The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by ________________ in _______________.
Thomas Jefferson, Pennsylvania
This war was between France and Britain from 1754-1763. Both countries claimed the Ohio River Valley. Both sides sought Native American support- they often sided with the French due to better trade relations.
The French and Indian War
How many colonies fought in the American Revolution against Great Britain?
13
These battles in 1775 were the first battles of the war, and a "shot heard round the world" started the fighting.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord - Massachusetts
What is a colony?
Land ruled by another country
When was the Declaration of Independence official?
July 4, 1776
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770. What happened that night?
British soldiers were in Boston to keep order, but the colonists didn't like them being there and felt they were taking jobs and always watching the colonists. A group of colonists started yelling and throwing things at British soldiers. Shots were fired and 5 colonists died that night, including Crispus Attucks.
What did the colonies want?
To be free and independent from British rule.
After this battle in 1777, which America won, France decided to help the colonies.
Battle of Saratoga - New York
What is a boycott?
Refusing to buy something as a protest
The document declared that the colonies were now free and independent states under the United States of American, and were no longer a part of which country?
Britain
This man created a famous picture (engraving) of the Boston Massacre, which was used as propaganda to bring colonists together to fight for independence. He also had a midnight horse ride on April 18, 1775, where he rode to warn the colonists of impending British troop movements.
Paul Revere
Colonists fought against Taxation without ________.
Representation. They didn't want to be asked to pay taxes to Britain if their interests were not being represented when Britain made decisions.
George Washington was the leader of this battle in Pennsylvania 1777-1778. Soldiers suffered but grew stronger.
Winter at Valley Forge
What does it mean to protest?
To show you don't agree with something
One main tenet of the Declaration of Independence is that All People are ______.
equal
Protesting the Tea Act in 1773, a group of colonists called the Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor. This event became known as the _____________________.
Boston Tea Party
The First Continental _________ was formed in 1774. Leaders from the colonies met to talk about what to do about British rule. They decided to work with eachother and oppose Britain.
Congress. A congress is a group of leaders who meet to make decisions.
This was the last major battle, after which Britain surrendered and the war was almost over. (1781)
Battle of Yorktown - Virginia
What is independence?
Freedom from control by others.
Another main tenet is that all people have the right to _____, ______ and ________.
Life, liberty and happiness.
As punishment for the Boston Tea Party, Britain closed the harbor and took away rights from the colonists. This is referred to as the ___________ Acts of 1774. Colonists began to unite against Britain afterwards.
Intolerable
This treaty officially ended the war in 1783. Britain recognized the United States as a free country.
Treaty of Paris
What years did the American Revolution begin and end?
It began in 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris
What does it mean to surrender?
To give up in a fight or war.