Causes of the War
The primary economic factor that led to colonial discontent prior to the Revolutionary War...also a rallying cry
What is taxation without representation?
The main purpose of King George III's address to Parliament in 1775
What is to assert British authority over the colonies?
The First President of the United States and the commander of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
Familiar territory
What is home field advantage
Led to the Boston Tea Party
What is the tea tax?
The taxation of all paper goods
What is the Stamp Act?
The document formally announced the American colonies' separation from British rule
What is the Declaration of Independence
Founding Father that was a key negotiator and diplomat in securing French support during the war
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Included people such as Nathan Hale and some Black Patriots as well
What is intelligence and espionage?
The blockade of Boston Harbor
What is the Boston Port Act?
The event in 1770 that fueled anti-British sentiments even though only 5 people died
What is the Boston Massacre?
King George III description of the colonies in his address
What is "disloyal" or "rebellious"?
3rd President and authored the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Providing military support and resources
What are alliances?
Destroyed representative government
What is the Massachusetts Government Act?
Coordinated resistance against British policies
What are the Sons of Liberty?
In the Declaration of Independence, this is stated as a fundamental right of all men
What is the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
Long supply lines and lack of public support
What are British Challenges?
Sent all subjects accused of crimes to back to Britain for trial
What is the Impartial Administration of Justice?
The legislative action that closed Boston Harbor in response to the Boston Tea Party.
The major difference in tone between King George III's address and the Declaration of Independence
What is that King George's tone was authoritative while the Declaration was assertive of rights?
Failed to secure victory due to Colonial Guerrilla Warfare
Who is General Cornwallis?
Declaration, Sons of Liberty, Continental Congress, and Black Patriots are included
What is Colonial Unity and Ideals?
The free Exercise of the Religion of the Church of Rome
What is the Quebec Act?