British Facts
This is the part of the British government similar to our Congress
What is Parliment
He wrote "Common Sense" that said the King was a jerk and did nothing for the Colonies but cause discomfort.
Thomas Paine
A break-ups note to Britain, this document was approved in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress
What is the Declaration Of Independence
This battle win in New Jersey, gave the Colonial army hope for victory. Made famous by the Washington crossing Delaware River painting
Battle of Trenton
The state of having the same privileges rights status and opportunities as others
What is Equality
Some fought on the side of the British because they wanted to keep their land.
His main source of income was based on smuggling and was so angry at King George cutting into his territory, he "signed off" on big party in Boston Harbor.
Who was John Hancock
an act passed by Parliament in 1765 requiring colonists to pay a tax on newspapers and documents
What is The Stamp Act
This victory for The Colonials, made Spain and France safer to join in.
Battle of Saratoga
Power of privilege granted by people or by law.
What are Rights
The Colonists wanted to remain as British citizens
Who are the Loyalists
He gave a speech that outlined that the time for talk with England was done and he was ready to give up his life for his freedom.
Patrick Henry
Laws passed by Parliament in 1774 to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party by closing Boston harbor
What were the Intolerable Acts
This chilly regrouping for the Colonial Army made a rag tag group of fighters into a real Army!
Valley Forge
The chance to be successful and move beyond where they may have been born.
What is Opportunity
This was the nickname Colonists gave to the British Soldiers based on their uniform.
Who are The Red Coats
The were the colonists who wanted to leave the British and go solo!
Who are the Patriots
a tax placed on this sweet treat and other non-British imports
What is The Sugar Act
Final battle victory with a little French help, and Cornwallis is going to need a good excuse to keep his head.
Battle of Yorktown
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule derives from the consent of the governed.
What is Democracy
He was a Colonial general who was a traitor and went over to the British after becoming angry with the way he was treated.
Who is Benedict Arnold
He was the author of the Declaration of Independence that was in probably helped by his slaves.
tax on British glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea
What were the Townshend Acts
The British had a tough time monkeying around with this new fighting strategy
Guerilla Warfare
William Wallace would have loved this American Ideal? FReeeeeeedommmmmmM!!!!!
Liberty