The hands-off policy with which England governed the American colonies for much of the late 1600s and early 1700s
What is salutary neglect
100
First Revolutionary War battles that took place in Massachusetts in April of 1775; started the legend of Paul Revere riding and warning "The British are coming!"
What are Lexington and Concord
100
This document, written at the Second Continental Congress in 1775, was meant to try to reach out to Britain and avoid a war
What is the Olive Branch Petition
100
American statesmen and scientist who signed the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War
Who was Benjamin Franklin
100
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
What was July 4, 1776
200
A member of the colonial Massachusetts militia ready to fight the British at a minute's notice
What is a minuteman
200
This treaty, signed in 1783 by Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, officially ended the Revolutionary war
What is the Treaty of Paris
200
Written by Thomas Paine, this pamphlet sold half a million copies and argued that it was only "natural" for the colonists to want their own government.
What is Common Sense
200
His speech inspired many to want to fight for colonial independence; famous for saying "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who was Patrick Henry
200
Years for the winter at Valley Forge
What were 1777-1778
300
A group of armed citizens who are prepared for military service if called to defend their town, state or country
What is a militia
300
During the winter of 1777-1778, many colonial soldiers died at this camp due to disease and starvation.
What is Valley Forge
300
This document officially broke colonists' ties with Great Britain and has influenced revolutions around the world for over 200 years.
What is the Declaration of Independence
300
Famous for taking over the cannon at the Battle of Monmouth when her husband fell in battle
Who was Mary Ludwig Hays
300
The Boston Massacre
What was March 5, 1770
400
A form of government in which the people exercise power through their chosen representative
What is a republic
400
The news of this colonial victory in 1777 helped convince the French to send military support to defeat England
What is Saratoga
400
King George answered the Olive Branch Petition with a Proclamation in 1775, saying that those who did not follow British laws were guilty of this
What is treason
400
First colonist to die at the Boston Massacre
Who was Crispus Attucks
400
The end of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War)
What was 1763
500
A rapid rise in prices over a given period of time
What is inflation
500
With the help of French supplies and their navy at sea, this victory by the colonists forced the British forces to lay down their arms
What was Yorktown
500
Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that all "men" had certain inalienable rights, among them being these three things.
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
500
Was asked by the Congress to organize the continental army in 1775; led the troops through a hard winter at Valley Forge; secured victory at Yorktown