Revolutionary War

In March 1781 a preliminary document of guideline of government was adopted by the Congress. This was called the Articles of _______________________.

Many colonists were upset by increasing taxes imposed by Great Britain. However, they were especially upset that there was no _____________________ with the taxation.

Where did the Continental Army camp for six months (December 1777 to June 1778) in the bitter cold as morale and supplies were in low supply?

In March 1775 a street mob upset by British occupation started a fight with the British soldiers. The soldiers fired on the mob and some civilians were killed. What did they call this event?

Who went to France to ask them for assistance (financial and military support?

The war is officially over when the U.S. and Great Britain sign the Treaty of _________ in 1783.

In 1787 the U.S. ________________________ is signed. It gives U.S. citizens their rights as well as the law and government.

Who gave the historic "Give me Liberty or give me death" speech? (What did he mean?)

Where did the First Continental Congress meet?

What river did Washington cross twice in December 1776?

What previous war gave military experience to Washington and other Revolutionary War leaders?

Upset by imposed taxes on tea and a British tea monopoly, some colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and went aboard British merchant ships and threw the tea overboard. What was this event called?

What country signed an alliance with the United States in 1778?

The colonists sought independence from what country?

Who writes the draft of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

Who was appointed Commander of the Continental army in 1775?