The Revolution War Flashcards
Name the 4 cities that had over 10,000 colonists.
Philadelphia, Charlestown, New York, and Boston.
How long did the war last?
1777-1783. Six years
What would the war also be call other that the independent war?
The War of Independence
The Revolutionary War
Who is Paul Revere?
He was a member of the Sons of Liberty, he was a secret agent, he was an express rider who went to Lexington and Concord to tell all the colonists “the British are coming, the British are coming!! He also pursued many careers like being a silversmith.
Explain the Boston Massacre.
Patriots wanted to be independent from the British and be free, so the King of England was angered and sent a troop of redcoats to stop them from boycotts and protesting. Some men teased them by throwing snowballs and rocks. The redcoats couldn’t use their guns until the next hour. Once the clock stroke guns were fired and killed 5 men and 9 injured.
Who is a patriot?
Wanted to be independent of Britain
Minute-men
Ones who were ready to fight at minutes notice.
April 19 1775
The war started when the British soldiers and colonel militia exchanged fires at Lexington and Concord.
July 4 1776
The Declaration of Independence was adopted.
December 26 1776
Washington’s troops cross the Delaware river and surprise the enemy at Trenton, New Jersey giving the Continental army their greatest glory.
September 3 1777
The treaty of Paris is signed and the Americans gain their independence and liberty.
