Causes
After this war, Britain started taxing the colonists to help pay back war debt
The French and Indian War
This hill gave them the advantage to fire cannons at the British soldiers in Boston
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This person was a printer, writer, inventor, scientist, and publisher
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
The __________ is an introduction.
What is a preamble?
This act taxed not only sugar, but coffee, cloth, indigo, and wine
What is the Sugar Act?
Washington decided to surprise attack an enemy camp in Trenton, New Jersey
What was the Battle of Trenton?
This person was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence
The ___________________ states that all people are equal and have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
This act taxed anything that was printed on paper
What was the Stamp Act?
This battle was considered a turning point in the war.
What was The Battle of Saratoga?
This person rode on the Midnight Ride to warn Patriots
Who was Paul Revere?
The ___________________ States the colonies independence from Britain.
What is the Statement of Independence?
These were delegates, or representatives, from each colony that met in Philadelphia to discuss the Intolerable Acts
At this place, there were no huts to sleep on, so soldiers had to sleep on the frozen ground. Many soldiers died.
What was The Winter at Valley Forge?
This person wrote pamphlet called Common Sense
Who was Thomas Paine?
The __________________________ states all of the complaints the colonists had against the King and Parliament.
What is the Bill of Indictment?
What battle happened when the British sent soldiers to destroy the supplies?
What was Battle of Lexington and Concord?
This was the last major battle of the War for Independence
What was The Battle of Yorktown?
This person surrendered with his troops at the Battle of Yorktown
Who was Charles Cornwallis?
__________________ are formally written names.
What are Signatures?