Many individuals played important roles in shaping events of the American Revolution.

1. Many individuals played important roles in shaping events of the American Revolution. _______________________________ British king during the Revolutionary era. _______________________________ British general who surrendered at Yorktown. _______________________________ Championed the cause of independence. _______________________________ Commander of the Continental Army. _______________________________ Major author of the Declaration of Independence. US1.6c The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes and results of the American Revolution by describing key events and the roles of key individuals in the American Revolution.

2. Many individuals played important roles in shaping events of the American Revolution. ________________________________ Inspired colonial patriotism with “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. ________________________________ Prominent member of the Continental Congress: Helped frame the Declaration of Independence. ________________________________ Journalist; author of Common Sense ________________________________ A former slave who wrote poems and plays about independence. ________________________________ Patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of the arrival of British troops: cried “the British are coming.” US1.6c The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes and results of the American Revolution by describing key events and the roles of key individuals in the American Revolution.

3. Key Events in American Revolution ____________________________________________________________________ Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. ____________________________________________________________________ Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest a British tax on tea. ____________________________________________________________________ Delegates from all colonies met to discuss problems with England and promote independence. ____________________________________________________________________ This was the first armed conflict of the American Revolution. USI.6c Describing key events and the roles of key Individuals in the American Revolution.

4. Key Events of American Revolution ________________________________________________________________ Congress declared independence from England July 4, 1776. ________________________________________________________________ This American victory was the turning point in the war. ________________________________________________________________ This American victory over the forces of Lord Cornwallis marked the end of the American Revolution. ________________________________________________________________ England recognized American independence. USI.6c Describing key events and the roles of key Individuals in the American Revolution.