Military Leaders
The commander and chief of the Continental Army and led men across the Delaware River to victory at Trenton.
George Washington
First major victory by the Americans on late Christmas night.
Trenton
Placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies.
Sugar Act
Written by Thomas Jefferson, declaring American independence from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
When is Mr. Gabriele's birthday?
December 16th
Frenchman and close companion of George Washington who convinced the French King to send 6,000 troops to the colonies.
Marquis de Lafayette
This is considered the "Turning Point" of the war.
Saratoga
Required all legal and commercial documents to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid.
Stamp Act
Secret society formed by the colonists to oppose British policies. Often violent protests like the Boston Tea Party.
Sons of Liberty
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UNC
One of the most successful and established British commanders, who is known for his surrender at Yorktown.
Lord Cornwallis
This was the last major conflict of the war that resulted in American victory due to the help of the French Navy.
Yorktown
Placed duties on numerous imports to the colonies such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea.
Townshend Acts
This was a peace agreement that ended the war in 1783.
Treaty of Paris
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Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande
British general who is best known for his defeat at Saratoga against Horatio Gates.
John Burgoyne
Where more British soldiers were killed than American militia, but the result was an American defeat.
"Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."
Bunker Hill
These were a response by the British to the Boston Tea Party that were harsh, and a direct attack on the colonists’ rights and liberties.
Intolerable Acts
Military tactic used by the militia often. "Hit and run" attacks.
Guerrilla Warfare
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Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen
British commander in chief who had early success in the war but was eventually forced to resign for political reasons back in Boston.
William Howe
The first battles of the American Revolution, that included "the shot heard around the world."
Lexington and Concord
A group of colonists protested British occupation in Boston by exchanging insults with and throwing snowballs at British soldiers, leading them to firing at the crowd of civilians.
Boston Massacre
Last effort by the colonists to restore peace and harmony with Britain. Rejected by the King.
Olive Branch Petition
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Todd Gurley (Best RB in the league)