Potpourri
King George III agitated the colonist by imposing this tax on legal documents and playing cards in 1765.
The Stamp Act
The Daughters of Liberty was formed to ____________ British goods.
boycott
To protest against England’s taxes, this patriot started the group known as The Sons of Liberty.
Samuel Adams
On this date of April 19, 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution between the British and the Americans happened. It was called the...
Battle of Lexington and Concord. MA
These people were loyal to the British king and his Parliament.
Tories/Loyalists
In 1767, the English imposed new taxes on lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea. What was act called?
The Townshend Act
In 1770, protestors agitated a group of British soldiers in Boston, Massachusetts, resulting in a tragedy. This event was called...
The Boston Massacre
Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
In June 17, 1775, this battle was about the control of two hills in Boston. It was called ….
Battle of Bunker Hill, MA
These people rejected British rule.
Patriots
1774,The British punished the colonists by closing the harbor and increasing the numbers of British soldiers in the colonies-this was called ...
The Intolerable Acts
Because of the Tea Act in 1773, forcing colonist to buy tea only from the British, the Sons of Liberty reacted, resulting in what event?
The Boston Tea Party
The French came to the aid of the Americans through the appeal of this American, who requested their help knowing how much they despised the British especially after their loss of the Ohio valley.
Benjamin Franklin
This battle led to the surprise attack on the Hessians Christmas night of 1776.
The Battle of Trenton, NJ
What is Parliament’s role in Britain?
The government
Who warned the colonists that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
The First Continental Congress called the colonists to prepare for action by forming _____________.
militias/volunteer army
This American leader, once celebrated as a revolutionary hero, became a traitor after the Battle of Saratoga, joining the British side.
Benedict Arnold
The American victory of this battle in New York was a major turning point in favor for the colonists.
Battle of Saratoga, NY
Who were the Hessians?
Hired German soldiers to aid the British.
What were the 3 main points of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
British recognized colonies Independence
Westward movement is allowed
Official end of the war
At the 2nd Continental Congress, a group of patriots were selected to write an important document to King George III, July 4, 1776. *Hint: We recognize this every year.
The Declaration of Independence
This Prussian leader and later American leader played a key role in training men for battle at Valley Forge.
Fredrich Von Steuben
This was the last great battle for the Americans in 1781. The British were anticipating reinforcements from their navy, but French had defeated the British Navy. After being under siege for 20 days, the British surrendered.
Battle of Yorktown, VA
This was a training camp, as well as, the birthplace of the American Army.
Valley Forge, PA