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. • 2. _______________________________ • British general who surrendered at Yorktown. • 3. _______________________________ • Championed the cause of independence. • 4. _______________________________ • Commander of the Continental Army. • 5. _______________________________ • 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. 6. ________________________________ Inspired colonial patriotism with “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. 7. ________________________________ Prominent member of the Continental Congress: Helped frame the Declaration of Independence. 8. ________________________________ Journalist; author of Common Sense 9. ________________________________ A former slave who wrote poems and plays about independence. 10. ________________________________ 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 11.___________________________________ Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. 12. ___________________________________ Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest a British tax on tea. 13. ___________________________________ Delegates from all colonies met to discuss problems with England and promote independence. 14. ____________________________________ 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 • 15.__________________________________Congress declared independence from England July 4, 1776. • 16. _________________________________ • This American victory was the turning point in the war. • 17. _________________________________ • This American victory over the forces of Lord Cornwallis marked the end of the American Revolution. • 18.__________________________________ • England recognized American independence. • What were the four advantages that helped the American colonists win their war for independence? __________________________________________________________________ USI.6c Describing key events and the roles of key Individuals in the American Revolution.