U.S. History I American Revolution

To refuse to buy a good or service in protest

A foreign officer from France who became a close friend and trusted aid to George Washington.

George Washington lost 1/3 of his army at this winter camp.

This act required colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.

This underappreciated hero of Saratoga turned traitor and tried to surrender West Point Academy to the British.

The Continental Army was winning this battle only to have to retreat because they ran out of ammunition.

Colonist who joined extremist groups in violent protests. Possible the founder of the Sons of Liberty.

Nicknamed "Gentleman Johnny", this British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga.

Along with his Green Mountain Boys, he captured 50 cannon at Ft. Ticonderoga for the Continental Army.

Which foreign officer trained the soldiers of the Continental Army to use the bayonet

Which of these organizations was responsible for running the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Virginia representative who wrote the Virginia Resolves and declared, "No taxation without representation!"

Victory over the British at this battle brought the American Revolution to an end.

Often called the Father of the American Navy, he said, " I have not yet begun to fight."

Nicknamed "Swamp Fox" for the style of fighting he led against the British in the southern colonies.

A woman who was among the first to advocate for equal rights for women, especially in the Declaration of Independence.

Which of the following was a free black man killed in the Boston Massacre?

A tax placed on molasses and all its by-products. It actually lowered taxes but increased attempts to catch smugglers.

This English prime minister proposed the first taxes to be placed directly on the colonies.

Captain in the Continental Army responsible for capturing Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes on the frontier.

Colonists who remained loyal to England during the American Revolution were called

He was responsible for transporting 50 captured cannon from Ft. Ticonderoga to Boston on sleds.

The surrender by this British general at Yorktown ended the American Revolution.

After which event did England issue the Intolerable Acts?

At the beginning of the Revolution, this man was named general over all Continental armies.