Revolutionary war

the American's army, established by the Continental Congress;

president of the Second Congress; first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Passionate politician, one of the leaders of the Sons of Liberty, lead protests, and outspoken.

A protest method by not buying goods from a business or country.

Professional soldier hired to serve in another/foreign army

He was a Renaissance Man, and helped draft the Deceleration of Independence

Patriot and writer whose pamphlet Common Sense, published in 1776

Brits surrounded by Americans and French by land and sea- British General Cornwallis surrenders

One of the midnight riders sent to warn the minutemen that British troops were coming

Revolutionary War hero, led the Continental Army and held it together for much of the war

a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, arguing the reasons to separate from England

The nickname the Patriots gave to the British soldiers

A hit and run technique used to fight a war

The battle that convinced the French to join the Colonists.

Loyalist

What was the first battle of the revolutionary war?

A secret organization that protested British Acts.

How did the King view the Colonists?

Wrote the Declaration of Independence, Ambassador to France, first Secretary of State

He was a respected politician, member of the Cont Cong, helped write Declaration of Ind

the colonists' local militia who got their name by being ready at moments notice

What was the peace treaty that ended the war called?

Killed in Boston Massacre, only African-American person killed in Boston Massacre

Patriot

French nobleman and a hardy soldier who was a valuable and close aid to General Washington

The women's group, who also protested and supported the boycott efforts

An over-exaggerated shooting in Boston

demonstration (1773) by citizens of Boston who dumped chests of tea into the Boston harbor

Outspoken member of House of Burgesses; "Give me liberty or give me death" speech

Battle where Washington crossed the Delaware River capturing Hessians giving hope to the war.

This act required colonists to pay for an official stamp, or seal, when they bought paper items

What was the primary reason the war was fought?