Causes of the American Revolution

Chosen to be commander of the Continental Army. Country's first president.

colonists that supported Britain and were loyal to King George

King of England. Tyrant. Responsible for the many taxes the colonies had to pay.

colonists that supported the fight for independence

the Patriots lost this battle (they ran out of ammunition).

someone chosen to speak & act for others

After this Patriot victory, the French joined the Patriots in their battle against the British

Member of the Sons of Liberty. He made an engraving of the Boston Massacre

Phrase heard in the colonies. Colonists paid taxes, but didn't have any representatives.

a colonist who would be ready to fight the British at a minute’s notice

Britain fought France and Native Americans for control of the Ohio River Valley.

the first battles of the Revolution, “the shot heard ‘round the world.”

a group of ordinary people who train to fight.

Secret groups organized after the Stamp Act. Led protest & boycotts including Boston Tea Party.

Helped write the Declaration of Independence.

Wrote a pamphlet titled “Common Sense”.

The last large battle of the Revolution, where the British surrendered.

Patriot hero at the Battle of Saratoga. He is remembered as a traitor

Sailor who escaped slavery. He was Killed in the Boston Massacre.

“Give me liberty or give me death!”