A | B |
Patriots | Colonists who wanted independence from Britain |
Treaty of Paris | agreement that ended the war |
Continental Army | formed in 1775 by 2nd Continental Congress |
Thomas Paine | author of Common Sense |
Lafayette | French noble who aided Washington |
George III | King of England during American Revolution |
Benedict Arnold | General who turned traitor and joined British |
George Washington | Commander of Continental Army |
Battle of Trenton | defeated Hessian army |
Preamble | Introduction |
Statement on Natural Rights | Part I of Declaration of Independence |
Grievances against King George III | Part 2 of Declaration of Independence |
Colonies now United State of America | Part III of Declaration of Independence |
Cavalry | troops on horseback |
Natural Rights | rights that belong to all people from birth |