BCA: 2nd Grade: Social Studies: Colonies to Independence

ruled over Great Britain, the 13 colonies, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland

a war to replace one government with another government

a war between Great Britain and the 13 colonies which occur from 1775-1783, resulted in a new nation, The United States of America

colonists who supported the American Revolution ( wanted to be free from Great Britain and start a new nation)

colonists who supported the British side (loyal to the King)

Britain had large numbers of well-trained militia, soldiers' uniforms included bright red jackets

the colonies did not have a central government, army or navy. Each colony did have a small citizen army called the militia. Members were prepared to drop everything and fight a moment's notice.

In order to help pay for an expensive war he just won against France, King George III decided to get money from the colonist in the form of _______?

On December 16, 1773, Samuel Adams let patriots, disguised as Indians, on a raid of British ships docked in Boston Harbor. Angry over the unfair tax on tea, they destroyed the entire supply of tea sent from Britain by dumping the chest of tea in the water.

September 5-October 26, 1774, This was attended by representative from all the colonies except Georgia. They met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia to write a letter to King George III asking him to take away all unfair laws and taxes. They decided to stop buying anything from Britain unless these changes were made. They also advised colonist to prepare for war. They agreed to meet again in 1775.