Poor Richard’s Almanac, 
Declaration of Independence Committee,
Treaty of Paris,
Oldest delegates – Constitutional Convention
First Political Cartoon – “Join or Die” 

Spanish governor of Louisiana Territory
Led Spanish armies against the British during the Revolution Blocked British from New Orleans port and Mississippi River

First person killed at the Boston Massacre

Commander of Continental Army
 Excellent military leader – trusted and respected by his troops. 

Jewish immigrant,
Gave Americans money for the Revolution,
Arrested by England, but still helped Americans escape from British jails

Virginian slave,
1st double spy in the American Revolution,
 Spied on the British during the war

Patriot from Massachusetts and the “Father of Independence”, Lawyer (defended the Redcoats after the Boston Massacre), Becomes the 2nd President of the U.S.

English philosopher. Said Government is a "social contract“, Purpose of government is to protect individual freedom and property, Citizens have a right to overthrow government when necessary 

Founded the American Navy.
Famous quote: “I have not yet begun to fight!”

King of England
Wanted to discipline the colonists
Ignored the Olive Branch Petition

French Aristocrat
Ruled Paris
Believed in liberty and freedom

Patriot writer during Revolution. Wrote plays and poems encouraging independence, First woman historian of Revolution

Member Virginia House of Burgesses Member First Continental Congress
“…but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death” 

One of the Founding Fathers and Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Organized resistance to British taxes

Author of Declaration of Independence.
Member of the Continental Congress.
Becomes 3rd President of the U.S. 

Author of Common Sense 
Author of American Crisis
Washington read American Crisis to his troops to inspire them during the Revolution

First African American elected to public office, Made famous ride with Paul Revere to warn about the British invasion, Fought at the Battle of Saratoga

Defined the rights of individuals in English Law
Even property rights can't be violated by the King
Ideas influenced American government

Document adopted on July 4th,1776 by the 2nd Continental Congress. Explained why the colonists wanted freedom from Britain.

Conflict between Britain and France over who controls the Ohio River Valley.
(1754-1763)

Law issued after the French and Indian war by Great Britain. It stated colonists could not settle West of the Appalachian Mountains

British soldiers fired on an unarmed crowd in Boston, Massachusetts, killing five. Considered the first violent act of the Revolution. (1770)

Reaction to the Tea Act.
Members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Natives and dumped over a million dollars worth of Tea into Boston Harbor.

Natural right guaranteed to all people. Given by God - the government cannot take these away. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Economic policy that focuses on making the mother country rich at the expense of the colonies. Colonies provide raw materials to Britain, and finished goods are shipped back.

The peace agreement that ended the Revolutionary War and officially establishes the United States of America.

A tax that the British Parliament passed in 1767. Taxed imported good such as leas, glass, paint and tea.

Dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community or country at the expense of their own interests. (putting your country before yourself)

Last major battle of the Revolution. General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.

Turning point of the Revolution in 1777. Convinced France to join the war effort and support the colonists.

Pennsylvanian camp where Washington's army spend the winter of 1777-78. 1/4 of troops die due to starvation and disease.

British response to the Boston Tea Party. Boston harbor is closed, colonists cannot assemble in groups, colonists are forced to quarter British troops.

Colonists that remained loyal to the British. Also called "Tories".

Colonists that wanted to fight the British for their independence.

The colonists belief that they should not be taxed because they had not representation in Parliament.

Tax on almost all printed materials. Colonists boycotted and the British repealed the act.

Closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

Military force made up of ordinary citizens. Not a professional army.