Battles
The battle that started the Revolutionary War, known as the "shot heard 'round the world"
What was the battle of Lexington?
He was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and would go on to be the first president, although he didn't actually win many battles.
Who was George Washington?
This act allowed the British East India Co. to sell tea directly to the colonies.
What was the Tea Act?
This author, inventor, and diplomat is also on the $100 bill.
Who was Benjamin Frankin?
It was approved on July 4, 1776, to declare the colonies' independence from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Known for General Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River, this battle was the result of the surprise attack against a Hessian camp on Christmas morning.
What was the Battle of Trenton?
He was famous for the British campaign in the South and the eventual defeat in Yorktown that ended the war.
Who was General Cornwallis?
This act made the colonists have to put and pay for a stamp on every paper item.
What was the Stamp Act?
He was an American statesman, member of both Continental Congresses, the main author of the Declaration of Independence, and would later become president.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
It is the framework for the laws and government of the U.S, protecting rights and creating branches of government
What is the Constitution?
The turning point of the war and the Americans' greatest victory, this battle convinced the French to join the war.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Although he didn't claim many victories, this American general played a great role in winning the overall war in the South.
Who was General Greene?
This act had it be that colonists must house and feed troops stationed in western outposts.
What was the Quartering Act?
This Founding Father, lawyer, writer, and diplomat also served as the second president.
Who was John Adams?
It officially ended the Revolutionary War, making the British officially recognize the United States as independent.
What was the Treaty of Paris 1783?
This battle over a fort in Indiana ended British control of the frontier and was one of the greatest achievements of George Rogers Clark.
What was the Battle of Vincennes?
He was the first British general in the Revolutionary War, but was replaced after the disaster of a victory at Bunker/Breed's Hill.
Who was General Gage?
This act closed off newly acquired British land west of the colonies to colonists.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
He was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court, one of the framers of the Constitution, and author of five of the Federalist Papers.
Who was John Jay?
It was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine encouraging ideas of independence among the colonies. It was also the best selling American title proportional to the population.
What was "Common Sense?"
This South Carolina Battle was technically a British victory, but the Americans inflicted large casualties to them.
What was the Battle of Eutaw Springs?
He only fought in one battle, Bennington, but won and encouraged the Americans to keep fighting.
Who was General Stark?
This act was a 1767 act that taxed imports like glass, tea, lead, paint, and paper.
What was the Townshend Act?
The "Father of the Constitution" and smallest president, he was once arrested with Thomas Jefferson because carriage riding was illegal on Sundays.
Who was James Madison?
It officially acknowledged the financial and military alliance between France and America following the Battle of Saratoga in the hopes of winning the Revolutionary War.
What was the Treaty of Versailles 1778?