11th The American Revolution

Who would say: we have no chance at winning the world's strongest army.

In the winter of 1777-78 Washington loses 2,000 of his men due to the harsh weather and famine.

This laws limited trade for the colonists.

Who would say: taxes are for our own protection.

1776. Patriots fight the Hessian mercenaries on Christmas night and win.

Who would say: It's good to be a part of the world's biggest empire.

The ______ was a meeting between the colonies to discuss their situation and decide what to do next.

During the First Contiental Congress it was decided to

Colonies felt that they should not be taxed without having representation in the British Parliament.

The Enlightenment ideas of libery and equality inspired colonists to fight for independence.

Who would say: we should not be taxed without representation in parliament.

One of the reasons why the colonies were hesitant to declare war against Britain was for religious convictions.

This law established a tax on sugar imported by the colonists.

The Second Contiental Congress appointed Paul Revere as the commander of the Contiental Army.

Fought in Virginia. Last battle of the war for American Independence. 1781.

Red Coats had the mission of retrieving weapons from a colonial arsenal, in order to prevent colonists from using them.

After the battle of Yorktown (in 1783) both sides signed...

During the Boston Massacre colonists and soldiers got into an argument resulting in the death of 5 colonists.

Winning this battle secured help from the French king.

Tax on materials such as paper and glass.

The French Indian war was between...

During the Second Contiental Congress it was decided to

The Battle of ______ is the revolutionary war's first battle. England wins.

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was...

During the First Continental Congress it was decided to convert the Mass. Militia into the Continental Army.

This law established a tax on paper documents.

In the French Indian War both sides were fighting over...

This law made British tea cheaper than colonial.

Who would say: we should not have to pay for the French Indian War.