Famous for saying "Give me liberty or give me death!"

meeting of delegates from nine colonies in Philadelphia to address problems in the colonies. Produced appeals to the British government and The Associ...

body that chose George Washington as commander in chief of the Continental Army

American colonists who were pro-revolution and independence. They were extremely passionate and zealous and were always trying to win over those colon...

a decisive battle in the American Revolution. The American victory helped rally the colonists to the American cause. Was a turning point in the war as...

set of laws passed by Parliament that restricted colonial trade and directed it to the benefit of Britain. largely ignored by the American colonists

reaction to the Boston Tea Party which closed the port of Boston

term for German mercenaries hired by the British to fight the Americans

member of the Philadelphia Congress from Virginia. Passionately believed that the American colonies should be free states independent from Britain. Hi...

British general in the American Revolution. Was not a great military leader, and was captured by surprise by George Washington on Christmas morning.

early leader of the American Navy. Never made much of an impact on the British fleets, but did harass them.

a German principality from which many German soldiers were hired by the British in the American Revolution. Many were not dedicated to their cause and...