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American Revolution
Important People and Events of the American Revolution
Term | Definition |
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George Washington | Commander of the Continental Army |
Thomas Jefferson | Author of the Declaration of Independence |
Thomas Paine | Author of "Common Sense" and "The Crisis" |
Patrick Henry | Virginian lawyer who gave a speech proclaiming "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death"! |
James Armistead | Slave that earned his freedom spying for the Americans during the revolution. |
Yorktown | Site of the final battle of the war. British General Cornwallis surrendered. |
Saratoga | Turning point battle site. France decided to ally with America. |
Lexington & Concord | "Shot heard round the World" First battles of the American Revolution. |
Boston Tea Party | Most famous act of rebellion against British taxation. Sons of Liberty destroyed property of a certain type to show their disapproval of the tax. |
Boston Massacre | Redcoats defended themselves against a riotous crowd of Bostonians resulting in 5 killed. Use as propaganda by the Sons of Liberty. |
Common Sense | Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine encouraging colonials to support the fight for independence. |
Valley Forge | Winter camp for Washington where he trained his men despite the severe hardship of winter. |