Important figures in the American revolution
Who had the most significant role while writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Tax on printed materials.
the Stamp Act.
When did British surrender at yorktown.
1781
When did the war end?
1783
When was the battle of Lexington and concord.
1775
Served from 1776-1778 on a commission to France, he was charged a critical tats of gaining French support for American Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Happened in December 16th 1773 during the American Revolution.
Boston Tea party.
What were colonists called that wanted Independence from Britain.
patriots.
what year was the battle of Saratoga.
1777
Elected as the delegate of Massachusett?
John Adam’s
Formal agreement that said the 13 American colonies were independent from British rule.
declaration of Independence.
What were colonists considered That were loyal and supported Britain.
loyalist.
What treaty of ended the war?
treaty of Paris.
In what year did France end the war.
1778
Served in Virginia state goverment, he assisted the formulation of the state constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
It was signed by king George the second and representatives of the United States. This happened in September 3rd 1783.
treaty of Paris.
What is the official title for the Declaration of Independence.
The unanimous declaration declaration of the thirteen united states of America.
Who did the british plan to assassinate.
George Washington.
What days was the battle of yorktown.
Went to France and Holland as a diplomat and helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris in 1783 to formally end the war for Independence?
John Adam’s
founded by the sons of liberty. Started escalating when the hostilities with Britain and American patriots started to get tense.
What was the American revolution
A period of conflict and political change where the 13 British colonies in North America fought for independence.
Where was the battle of bunker hill fought.
fought on breeds hill.
When was the battle of quebec.
October 30th- January 1st