Dates of The Battles/ times of trouble
April 19, 1775
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who was the Commandre of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What Act started the American Revolution and when was it?
The Stamp Act in 1765
What happeded to the 13 colonies?
They became their own, independent, country with the United States.
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
June 17, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
What was the Boston Massacre and when did it happen?
In March 5, 1770 was when the British soldiers fired at the colonists. The Patriots used this to show the dangers of the British.
What rights were gained?
The right to vote.
What battle was the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga.
December 26, 1776
Battle of Trenton
Who was the British leader?
King George III
What and when was the Boston Tea Party?
December 16, 1773 was when the Boston Tea Party occurred. This was when the Patriots dumped tea into the ocean from British ships becuase they were being taxed on the tea.
What was the inspiration given to America from the war?
Ideas of liberty and equality.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
October 17, 1777
Battle of Saratoga
Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
What are the Intolerable Acts?
Unfair rules that the British put on the Americans.
What financial situation was the country left in after the war?
They were in debt.
Who was the oldest member of the Constitutional convention?
Benjamin Franklin
October 19, 1781
Seige of Yorktown
Who is famous for warning "The British are coming!"?
Paul Revere
What did the Americans fight for?
Freedom and Independence
What did the country use to govern the country?
The Constitution.
Who is the founder of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams