Causes
This event between the French and British in North American cause the British government to have a large amount of debt.
What was the French and Indian War
This man was the American ambassador to France during this period
Who was Benjamin Franklin
The American colonists who supported rebellion were also called this
What were: Yankees
After winning independence, this was the the first government put into place in the US
What were the Articles of Confederation
This man led the Continental Army
Who is George Washington
These are the first two battle of he war, taking place on the same day in 1775
What is Lexington and Concord
This American general ended up switching sides as a traitor by the end of the war
Who was Benedict Arnold
In 1770 British soliders fired upon colonists in this event.
What is the Boston Massacre
This frenchmen helped train American troops and convince the king to support the war
Who was Marquis de Lafayette
This "battle" was won after a midnight crossing of the Delaware on Christmas
What is battle of Trenton
WHich of these major cities was a stronghold of loyalists?
Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Atlanta
What is New York City
This founding father and 2nd president defended the British soliders during their trial after the Boston Massacure
Who is John Adams
This was the final battle of the War
What was the Battle of Yorktown
In 1774, representatives from every colony except Georgia met at this gathering in Philadelphia.
What is the First Continental Congress
This man was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Colonists forced to house British soldiers... Massachusetts being taken over by Thomas Gage of Britain, the closing of Boston's port... All were referred to as this.
What is the Intolerable Acts.
The Boston Massacre was printed by this man, famous for his nighttime Ride
Who was Paul Revere
This battle in New York is considered a turing point, as it finally convinced the French to offer their full support for the American war effort.
What is the Battle of Saratoga.
A collection of American political organizations that sought to coordinate opposition to British Parliament and, later, support for American independence, by sending newspaper and letters between the colonies
What are the committees of correspondence