Revolutionary War Review

This battle was a significant victory and marked a turning point in the war for the Americans.

Tax that caused colonists and merchants to begin smuggling. It was not a "sweet" tax.

Colonists who were leaders & risked their lives to fight for liberty, freedom, & independence.

Colonists were expected to pay for the cost of the French and Indian War.

Battle that ended the war. Americans on land & French in the harbor. Cornwallis surrendered.

Colonists dressed as Native Americans & threw tea into the Boston Harbor to protest tea tax.

People off Boston threw snowballs with rocks at British soldiers & 5 colonists were killed.

Imposed taxes on paper goods like legal documents, books, and playing cards.

Imposed taxes on British goods like tea, cloth, lead, and paint.

Battle took place in summer 1777. British wanted the Hudson River Valley, but they lost.

1st battles of the war. Noone knows who fired first, but it was the shot heard round the world.

Met to discuss Intolerable Acts; Some prepare for war; led to the Declaration of Independence

Colonist who support England. They want to keep business running and believe England is right.

The battle was fought on Breed's Hill (Boston). Colonists lost but proved they could do damage.

Colonists who support the liberty and independence. They were willing to fight for freedom.

Continental Army, with General Washington, spent winter 1777. Conditions were harsh.