The Road to Revolution

Samuel Adams

• A Founding Father and a leader in the American Revolution.

• A British loyalist during the American Revolution.

• A famous inventor of the steam engine.

• A prominent figure in the French Revolution.

Prohibitionary Act

• An act passed by the British Parliament in 1775, declaring the American colonies in rebellion.

• A law that prohibited the sale of alcohol in the United States.

• A treaty signed between the British and the American colonies in 1783.

• An act that granted independence to the American colonies.

Declaration of Causes and Necessities to Take up Arms

• A document issued by the Second Continental Congress explaining why the colonies had taken up arms.

• A treaty signed between the colonies and Britain to cease hostilities.

• A letter from King George III to the colonies demanding their surrender.

• A manifesto outlining the colonies' grievances against the British crown.

Continental Association

• A system created by the First Continental Congress in 1774 for implementing a trade boycott with Great Britain.

• An alliance formed between the colonies to support British trade policies.

• A treaty signed in 1783 to end the Revolutionary War.

• A military strategy developed during the War of 1812.

Bunker Hill

• The site of an early and significant battle in the American Revolutionary War.

• A famous landmark in New York City.

• A location known for its historical significance in World War II.

• A popular tourist destination in California.

Paul Revere

• A famous American artist known for his paintings.

• A patriot known for his midnight ride to warn of British troop movements.

• A British soldier during the American Revolution.

• A politician who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Henry Knox

• A military officer of the Continental Army and later the United States Army.

• A famous American author known for his novels.

• A prominent politician in the early 20th century.

• An explorer who mapped the western territories.

Conservatives

• Colonists who were more cautious about breaking away from Britain.

• Colonists who strongly supported independence from Britain.

• Colonists who were indifferent to the conflict with Britain.

• Colonists who actively sought to remain loyal to the British crown.

Massachusetts

• A key state in the American Revolution, home to many significant events and figures.

• A state known for its deserts and arid climate.

• A state famous for its oil production and industry.

• A state primarily recognized for its mountainous terrain.

Minutemen

• Members of the American colonial militia who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.

• A group of British soldiers stationed in the colonies.

• Colonial farmers who refused to fight in the war.

• A type of weapon used during the American Revolution.