Unit 3 American Revolution

First African American that held public office--

Author.  Wrote plays and poems in support of independence from England.

Which British General surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?

How did Thomas Jefferson help the American cause?

This battle was the beginning of the American Revolution

Whatdo we call the 1770 clash between colonists and British troops in Boston?

Killed in the Boston Massacre--

Member of the Continental Congress.  Convinced France to send aid to colonies during the war.

Spanish military leader, attacked British in Florida, and kept the port of New Orleans open.

The DOI  was written as..

Wrote letters explaining war at home, member of Daughters of Liberty, Women's Rights fighter.

What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

The siging of the DOI was the final break with England because?

When Parliament passed the Stamp Act enraged colonists formed this protest group in Boston-

Drafted the Declaration of Independence.

Established the US Navy,  "I have not yet begun to fight!"

What does this quote mean?

This act led to Amendment 3 in our Bill of Rights-

What important event is depicted below?

Financialy supported the war.  Raised money for the Continental Army. Jewish Patriot.

A Patriot can best be described as...

Thomas Paine wrote many pamphlets including The American Crisis and Common Sense. Why?

African American that served as a spy and part of the reason for the victory at Yorktown--

Member of the First and Second Continental Congress.  Defended Red Coats after the Massacre. 

Phyllis Wheatly, Mercy Otis Warrend and Abbigail Adams were similar because...