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American Revolution
The Documents
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Resolves | Sent to King George III in 1774, included a list of rights the colonists felt they should have |
| Paris Peace Treaty of 1783 | The national borders of the new United States of America were set up by |
| Declaration of Independence | This document officially ended the American Revolution, declared the U.S. a free country and stated we can settle in all U.S. lands. |
| Olive Branch Petition | This document was sent to England requesting peace and declaring loyalty to King George III. |
| Common Sense | pamphlet that made many convincing arguments for breaking away from England. |
| Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation | Offered freedom to slaves who would fight for the British |