American Revolution

The people who fought against Stamp Act by boycotting British goods called themselves

During the French and Indian War

A soldier from one country paid to fight for another country is a

The Continental Army lost over 2,500 men during the winter they were camped in

Taxation without representation is when American colonists had no say in English Parliament, who taxed them.

John Paul Jones was a great hero of the American Navy - he took a ship!!

The French and Indian War was the fight between the British and French about Fort Duquesne over the Ohio River.

Colonists organized the Boston Tea Party to stop

The main author of the Declaration of Independence was

Who rode through Massachusetts to warn the Colonists that the British were coming?

Scarce is to be in short supply or not have enough.

A large amount of something being stored for future use is a

The first shot of the American Revolution, the "shot heard round the world," was fired at the Battle of

Deborah Sampson dressed in men's clothing, cut her hair, and joined the Continental Army.

A Loyalist remained loyal to Great Britain even while living in the colonies.

Washington won his first major victory in

Crispus Attucks was the 1st African American man to die for freedom during the Boston Massacre

Which German man was hired by George Washington to help train American soldiers at Valley Forge?

What is treason?

Breaking the rules on purpose is to be

The American Revolution ended with the

Poor Richard's Almanac convinced colonists that American should break away from England

This document issued by the First Continental Congress declared that colonists were entitled to the RIGHTS of Englishmen

The Intolerable Acts closed ports, removed self government and forced colonists to house British soldiers.

A Patriot is a person living in the colonies who was loyal to Great Britain.