American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence

Learn about the American Revolution & Declaration of Independence!

American Revolution Important Events Use notes for "Causes" and for "Battles Events" Boston Masssacre Five colonist were killed by British soldiers during a protest Surrender at Yorktown Colonial victory over Lord Cornwallis that marked the last battle Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the war Independence date in the U.S July 4, 1776 first battles of the revolution Lexington and Concord Second Continental Congress Colonial leaders met again in Philadelphia to discuss problems with Great Britain and to declare independence Boston Tea Party A protest when Sons of Liberty dumped boxes of tea in the water Battle of Saratoga Turning point in the war & resulting in France becoming an ally Important People of the Revolution King George III British king during the revolution Lord Cornwallis British General who surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia John Adams Lawyer who pushed for independence in 2nd Continental Congress George Washington Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army Thomas Jefferson Main author of the Declaration of Independence Patrick Henry "Give me Liberty or Death" speech Benjamin Franklin U.S Diplomat who recruited French help in the war Thomas Paine Author of patriot propaganda for independence: "Common Sense" & "American Crisis" What country helped the colonists gain their independence? France Great Britain Germany The colonists gained their independence from which country? Great Britain France Spain According to the Declaration of Independence, government gets its power from the "consent of the governed" (the people). This is called a --- confederation taxation social contract article Unalienable rights that cannot be taken away from people according to the Declaration of Independence are -- life, liberty and pursuit of happiness arms, food, shelter freedom, speech, religion Which document recognized the USA as an independent Nation? The Declaration of Independence Treaty of Paris 1783 The Articles of Confederation The U.S. Constitution Whose original ideas about "natural rights" (unalienable rights) were used in the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Paine John Locke Ben Franklin John Adams Place the advantages in the correct category. British experienced soldiers more guns and ships hired Hessian mercenaries to help money (rich) Loyalist help Americans know the land guerilla warfare committed to the cause (independnce) French help after Saratoga more spies