A series of laws that were considered tyrannical by Americans, including taxes and the Quartering Act.

“Taxation without representation”

The reason why colonists were angry with the British; the colonists were not allowed to choose representatives to parliament in London, which passed the laws under which they were taxed.

Cruel and oppressive government.

To stop doing something as a form of protest (usually buying).

To go against something by writing, marching, organizing, etc.

A riot in Boston between British troops and American citizens, resulting in the death of 5 colonists.

Groups of Colonial Revolutionaries who organized themselves to protest against the British government.

A protest against British taxes in which the Sons of Liberty disguised as Native Americans dumped valuable British tea into the Boston Harbor.

People who wanted to separate from England and make a new country; Colonial Revolutionaries.

People who wanted to remain a part of England; British Sympathizers.

1st Continental Congress

1st meeting of delegates to deal with rising tensions.

2nd Continental Congress

2nd meeting of delegates who wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence

List of grievances (reasons) why America separated from England.

Natural rights (inalienable rights)

Rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that all people are born with and cannot be taken away.

A war between the 13 colonies and Great Britain for independence; won by the 13 American colonies; the beginning of America as an independent country.

Turning point of the American Revolution, France joins.

Final battle of the American Revolution.

A country who “has your back.”

Agreement between Great Britain and America that ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

A series of punitive measures passed by the British in response to the Boston Tea Party, including closing Boston Harbor.

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine advocating independence from Great Britain to the people in the Thirteen Colonies.

Members of the American colonial militia who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice during the American Revolutionary War.

• Young officer (only 22 years old !) • Fought for the British against the French and Native Americans • Led troops in Ohio River Valley • Built Fort Necessity (but lost the battle) • Learned important military skills for the American Revolution

How did women help in the American Revolution?

• Spies: Passed secret messages (e.g., Anna Strong & the Culper Spy Ring) • Soldiers in Disguise: Some dressed as men to fight (e.g., Deborah Sampson ) • Nurses & Caregivers: Helped wounded soldiers • Homemakers & Suppliers: Made clothes, cooked, and raised funds • Boycotts & Protests: Refused British goods ( Daughters of Liberty

Who were the Sons of Liberty, and what did they do?

Secret group of patriots who protested British rule • Led by Samuel Adams in Boston • Organized the Boston Tea Party (1773) • Used boycotts, protests, and propaganda against British taxes • Fought against the Stamp Act & Townshend Acts

King of Britain during the American Revolution • Enforced taxes like the Stamp Act & Tea Act • Ignored colonists’ complaints → Led to war • Called the colonists rebels after the Declaration of Independence (1776) • Lost the 13 Colonies after the war

• Patriot leader from Virginia • Famous for saying “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (1775) • Spoke out against British taxes & rule • Helped inspire the American Revolution • Pushed for the Bill of Rights after independence

Intellectual movement in the 1600s–1700s • Focused on reason, science, and individual rights • Inspired ideas like natural rights & government by the people • John Locke: Government should protect life, liberty, and property • Led colonists to question British rule & demand independence

Espionage in the American Revolution

• Helped Washington outmaneuver the British , especially before the Battle of Yorktown (1781) . • Prevented British surprise attacks. • Exposed traitors like Benedict Arnold. • Showed the importance of intelligence and secrecy in war.

First person killed in the Boston Massacre (1770) • Considered the first martyr of the American Revolution • African & Native American heritage • Symbol of freedom and resistance against British rule • Inspired future abolitionists and revolutionaries

Washington’s aide & trusted military advisor • Fought in key battles (e.g., Battle of Yorktown ) • Helped write the Federalist Papers to support the U.S. Constitution • First Secretary of the Treasury → Created the U.S. financial system • Believed in a strong central government

Contributions of African Americans

African Americans, both enslaved and free, played vital roles as soldiers, laborers, spies, and artisans. Thousands served on both sides, with figures like James Armistead Lafayette acting as a spy for the Continental Army. The Revolution sparked broader discussions on liberty and slavery, influencing future abolitionist movements, though widespread freedom remained elusive.

Native American Alliances and Conflicts

Native Americans were divided in their allegiances, with some tribes supporting the British to curb colonial expansion and others allying with the Americans. Leaders like Joseph Brant led raids against American settlements, while tribes such as the Oneida and Tuscarora supported the colonial cause. Despite their efforts, the Treaty of Paris ignored Native sovereignty, leading to further dispossession of their lands.

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Colony

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Land in a country that is controlled by another country.

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Colonist

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A person who lives in a colony, often a territory controlled by a foreign power.

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French and Indian War

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The war fought between Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley.

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Proclamation of 1763

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Law passed by Britain after the French & Indian War that said that colonists could not move into the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Territory

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An area of land under the control of a particular government or ruler.

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Quartering Act

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Law that said colonists must allow British soldiers to sleep in their houses.

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Stamp Act

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Tax on paper products purchased by colonists.

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