People
General of the Continental Army
Who was George Washington?
This 1773 act, which led to the Boston Tea Party, imposed taxes on tea imported to the American colonies
What is the Tea Act?
This group of American colonists remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
Who were Loyalists?
This 1775 battle, fought near Boston, marked the first major battle of the American Revolution, with "the shot heard 'round the world."
What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The purpose of the midnight ride
what was readying of the Minute Men?
The king of Great Britain
Who was King George III?
This 1774 series of laws were passed by the British to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
What were the Intolerable Acts?
This group, composed of European nations, provided critical military and financial support to the American colonies during the war, particularly France.
Who were allies of the US?
This pivotal 1777 battle, in upstate New York, was a turning point in the war, convincing France to formally ally with the United States.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
The man who made the famous drawing of the Boston Massacre
Who was Paul Revere?
The man who did the famous “midnight ride”
Who was Paul Revere?
This 1776 document formally declared the 13 American colonies' independence from Britain
What was the Declaration of Independence?
This group, composed of European nations, provided critical military and financial support to the American colonies during the war, particularly France.
Who were minutemen?
This 1781 battle was the final major conflict of the war, where General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
This 1781 event marked the formal end of hostilities between the American and British forces, but the war officially ended only with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
A famous diplomat in France
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This 1775 pamphlet by Thomas Paine urged colonists to break free from British rule and was widely read throughout the colonies.
What was Common Sense?
This group, which included figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, was responsible for organizing resistance and protests against British policies.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
This 1776 battle in New Jersey saw George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and defeat the Hessian forces.
what was the Battle of Trenton?
The women who is considered the creator of the American flag.
Who was Betsy Ross?
Famously said “give me liberty or give me death”
Who was Patrick Henry?
This 1783 treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
This group of professional soldiers, led by British commanders such as General Cornwallis, fought for the British during the American Revolution.
Who were the Regulares?
In 1776, this battle on Long Island was a significant British victory, forcing George Washington and his troops to retreat across the East River to Manhattan.
What was the Battle of Longisland?
In 1774, this convening of colonial representatives aimed to address colonial grievances and ultimately led to the formation of the Continental Army.
What was the First Continental Congress?