Thomas Paine (POR)
French and Indian War (CAU)
Bill of Rights (WOR)
Benedict Arnold (POR)
Continental Congress (CAU)
Treaty of Paris (WOR)
Natural Rights (DEC)
Boston Tea Party (CAU)
Battle of Saratoga (WHAT)
Battle of Bunker Hill (WHAT)
Battle of Trenton (WHAT)
Marquis de Lafayette (POR)
Sugar Act (CAU)
Battle of Yorktown (WHAT)
Grievances (DEC)
The Constitution (WOR)
Boston Massacre (CAU)
Stamp Act (CAU)
Declaration of Independence (DEC)
Valley Forge (WHAT)
King George III (POR)
Preamble (DEC)
Articles of Confederation (WOR)
George Washington (WHAT)
Lexington and Concord (CAU)
Prussian military office who took over the training of the Continental Army and made them more effective.
John Paul Jones (POR)
War between the British and French won by Britain but very costly
most accomplished navy officer in the Revolution. defeated the British frigate Serapis.
famous for Washington crossing the Delaware at night, then surprise attack on the Hessians, which succeeded.
"the shot heard round the world" first battle in the American Revolution
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, designed to protect individuals' rights.
Commander in chief of the Colonial Army . His leadership and strategy won the war.
ruler of Great Britain. Did not want to end war, but was forced to by Parliment.
Baron von Steuben (POR)
document authorized by the 2nd Continental Congress, written by Thomas Jefferson that said the colonies were no longer British.
the replacement for the Articles of Confederation and the current form of government in the United States today.
Peace treaty that ended the war between the USA and Britain, USA was given all land between the coastline and the Mississippi River.
God given rights that all people have. Life liberty and property. They cannot be taken from you.
organization of representatives from all colonies, began to work together to help each other and try to negotiate with the king.
Protest against taxes, Colonists dressed as Indians destroyed British goods by throwing them in the harbor
Battle was the turning point of the war. Fighting from cover, using guerrilla tactics, forced British General Burgoyne to surrender.
The section of the Declaration where the complaints against the King and Great Britain are listed.
tax on paper goods, enraged the colonists who boycotted and attacked tax collectors
Winter camp of the colonial army. very harsh conditions with little supplies or food. Diseases were common, but the colonial army survived.
American officer who tried to hand over the fort at West Point to the British.
Battle early in the Revolution, occurred near Boston, despite being defeated, it showed the colonist would fight hard and cost the British much.
first national government of the United States, too weak and ineffective. was replaced.
writer who supported the cause for independence with his essays Common Sense and The Crisis
the opening section of the Declaration of Independence
French nobleman whose love of liberty led him to come fight for independence.
a protest turned deadly when a mob fought British troops, who opened fire, killing 5.
Final battle of the Revolution. French and American forces surrounded the British and forced Cornwallis to surrender.
tax on non_British sugar in the colonies to help pay for defense
