Local militia who got their name because they were ready to fight at a moment's notice.

Force that would soon include soldiers from all the colonies and would carry out the fight against Britain

A pamphlet written in 1776 by Thomas Paine advocating for independence from Great Britain

Colonists who sided with the British

Foreign soldiers who fought not out of loyalty, but for pay

Great Britain recognizes the independence of the United States

The French and Indian War is also known as the 7 Years War.

During the war, women would disguise themselves as men to fight.

Common Sense was written by:

Who made the first political cartoon?

This act added an additional tax to newspapers.

What did Britain enforce following the Boston Tea Party to punish the colonies?

Act that added a tax to tea.

Decided to stop trade with Britain until the they stopped taxing them.

Where was the "shot heard round the world" fired to begin the American Revolution?

Last major battle of the Revolution

_______________ was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Leader of the Continental Army

This battle was the turning point of the war.