What were armed private ships with the government's permission to attack enemy ships?

A formal statement of opinion. Something decided or proposal made.

Virginia representative who's resolution said “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states”

Captain who famously stated "I have not yet begun to fight" during his battle at sea.

Author of the 48 page pamphlet encouraging colonists to break away from Britain.

He spied on the British in New York but was caught and before his execution stated "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

The "swamp fox" who was known for his hit and run tactics on the British in the south.

A Frenchmen who became an officer in Washington's army.

Paper money used to pay the continental troops but became worthless by the end of the war.

An American traitor who planned to turn West Point over to the British

A complain or a wrongdoing. Section 3 of the Declaration contained many about the King

This ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence

He had victories for the Americans during the war out west in and around the Ohio River Valley

Someone who turns against their nation

All the ways in which the King has wronged the colonists are known as...