Untitled Flashcards Set

Battle of Bunker Hill

One of the first major battles of the American Revolution, taking place on June 17, 1775.

Siege of Boston

A military blockade and siege carried out by the colonial forces against British troops in Boston.

Colonial Forces

The troops comprised of American colonists who fought against British rule during the American Revolution.

Gage

The British general tasked with suppressing colonial unrest and finding revolutionaries like the Sons of Liberty.

1st Continental Congress

A meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies in 1774 to respond to the British Coercive Acts.

Samuel Adams

A leader of the Sons of Liberty who organized protests against British policies and was key in fostering colonial unity.

Benjamin Franklin

A diplomat and intellectual who worked for colonial unity and secured French support during the Revolution.

John Adams

A lawyer and advocate for independence who was influential in the Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence.

John Hancock

A wealthy merchant and prominent revolutionary known for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.

Paul Revere

A silversmith and messenger who warned the militias of British troop movements prior to the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Quebec Act

An act that rewired Quebec under British rule, leading to grievances among American colonists.

Circular Letter

A document written by Samuel Adams in 1768 criticizing British taxation and calling for colonial unity.

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States which outlined the framework for the national government.