CH. 5 & 6-The American Revolution

The Boston Tea Party occurred on ______.

______ wrote "Common Sense," which stated that a complete break from England was needed.

"Don't fire until _____!" —Colonial William Prescott

The first battles of the Revolutionary War.

British general Cornwallis & the British surrendered to Washington here on October 19, 1781.

More Americans (about 10,000) died in ______ than anywhere else.

Britain's rivals, especially this nation, helped America with financial loans & military aid.

The primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

This incident, occurring on March 5, 1770, became a tool for anti-British propaganda.

American colonist who supported the British during the American Revolution.

After the Battles of _____, several European nations decided to aid America in its struggle.

During the Second Continental Congress, the delegates agreed to __________.

A force of armed civilians pledged to defend their community during the American Revolution.

An American colonist who sided with the rebels in the American Revolution.

This measure required the colonists to house British soldiers & provide them with supplies.

This suspended New York's assembly until New Yorkers agreed to provide housing for the troops.

Document asking King George III to restore peace between Britain & the colonies; he refused.

Who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death"?

_____ was the driving force behind the "Sons of Liberty."

Which was NOT an advantage the Americans had over the British?