What is a militia?
Why were the French and British fighting in North America? How were the Native Americans involved?
Which side did George Washington fight for during the French and Indian War? How did this help the Patriots during the American Revolution?
When did the French and Indian War end? Who won?
How did Britain finance (pay for) the war?
Who made laws about taxes for Britain and it's colonies?
What is a representative?
What was the Boston Massacre?
Name some of the items that Britain started taxing the colonist for.
What are two things that Britain do to punish Boston?
Why did the first Continental Congress meet?
What were the Patriots defending in April of 1775?
What did the Continental Congress accomplish the second time they met?
Who was Patrick Henry, and why was he important o to Virginia's history? Write at least 3 sentences.
The second Continental Congress decided that ties should be cut with Great Britain. What was their next step?
Who did the Declaration of Independence say has the right to rule?
Did any African Americans fight in the Revolutionary War? If so, which side?
What role did women play in the Revolutionary War?
Who was James Lafayette? How did he help the Patriot cause?
How long did the war last? What was the last major battle?
What was the name of the document that ended the war?
What was the Boston Tea Party?