Taxes paid by the colonists went to England to help pay for this war.
What is the French and Indian War?
100
At this battle Washington and his men surprised the Hessians in their lair.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
100
The King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is King George the III?
100
The date the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is July 4, 1776.
100
Colonists who had to be ready to fight at a moments notice.
Who are minute men?
200
Colonists threw tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This famous quote, "Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes," was heard during this battle.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
200
Massachusetts number one express rider, most famous for his midnight ride.
Who is Paul Revere?
200
"We hold the truths to be self - evident,
that all men are created ___________."
What is equal?
200
The place where Continental soldiers suffered through a long cold winter.
What is Valley Forge?
300
Act imposed by the King of England that stopped trade, stopped town meetings, and made Bostonians quarter British soldiers.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
300
This battle became known as the "turning point" in the war for independence.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
300
The commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
300
"And that they are endowed by their creator
With certain unalienable rights.
That among these are _________, __________ and the ______________ ___ ______________."
What is life, liberty, pursuit of happiness?
300
Nickname for British soldiers that came from the color of their uniforms.
What are Redcoats?
400
An argument between unarmed colonists and British soldiers which turned deadly.
What is the Boston Massacre?
400
Lord Carnwallis surrendered at this battle.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
400
Author of Common Sense.
Who is Thomas Paine?
400
The number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is 56?
400
Group of colonists who got together and thought of ways to oppose British taxes.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
500
This act put a tax on almost everything printed on paper, including stamps, calendars,newspapers, and playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
500
These battles became known as the "shot heard 'round the world."
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
500
Famous for his quote, "Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Who is Colonel Prescott?
500
The writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
Colonists who supported the King and were against the war, were known as....