The American Revolution

What did the crossing of the Delaware are the battle of Trenton give to the Patriot cause?

This forced colonists to pay higher taxes on tea, glass and paint.

Another name for a peace agreement.

Who won the American Revolution?

This American general fought the British in the Carolinas, forcing them to retreat to Yorktown.

A rapid rise in prices.

Which is a reason why the American Army was strong?

In response to the tax on tea, the Sons of Liberty dumped tea into the Boston Harbor

Groups of volunteers who only fight in an emergency.

This battle, planned with the help of the Marquis de Lafayette, was the last battle of the war

A result of the French and Indian War, it forced colonists to live east of the Appalachians.

He was the hero of Saratoga, but eventually became a traitor and fought with the British.

This tax forced colonists to buy a stamp on everything made of paper.

He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

This act closed Boston Harbor, banned town meetings, and sent more soldiers to the colonies.

Which battle was the turning point for the Patriots in the American Revolution?

These were a series of hit-and-run battles that pushed the British to Yorktown.

This battle saw the loss of New York to British forces.

To refuse to buy goods or services.

These battles were the opening shots of the American Revolution.

He took a midnight ride to warn Massachusetts colonists that the British were coming.

He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

He helped train American soldiers and devised the plan for the Battle of Yorktown using spies.

This battle took place on Christmas Day, 1777, and was a sneak attack on Hessian soldiers.

On March 5, 1770, a crowd of angry colonists is shot by British soldiers, causing 5 deaths.

Someone who secretly watches people or things to get information.

Which is a reason why the British Army was strong.

Those who did not want to rebel against Britain.