Period 1: American Revolution Vocab Test

A 1775 declaration by Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, that offered freedom to enslaved people who joined the British army in their fight against the American colonists

• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence
• Enlightenment

The commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.

• George Washington
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence
• Enlightenment

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that argued for American independence, stated that it was common sense for the colonies to break away from British rule.

• Common Sense
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Declaration of Independence
• Enlightenment

The document adopted on July 4, 1776, that declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states, free from British rule, outlined government by consent.

• Declaration of Independence
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Enlightenment

Intellectual movement in the 18th century that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority. Influenced American Revolution.

• Enlightenment
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

The idea that people are born with certain inherent rights, like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which governments are created to protect.

• Natural Rights
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

Delegates from the 13 colonies that governed during the American Revolution, coordinating the colonial resistance against the British.

• Continental Congress
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

A colonist who wanted independence from Britain and supported the revolutionary cause.

• Patriot
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution, often opposing the revolutionaries.

• Loyalist
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence

Made up of ordinary men, the militia was the main colonial defense. Men served part time.

• Militia
• Dunmore's Proclamation
• George Washington
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence