Breaking Ties with Great Britain
History

The wife and close advisor of John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams
Abigail Adams
The wife and close advisor of John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams. Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams was an early advocate for women's rights and her correspondence provides valuable insight into the American Revolution.

An officer of the American Continental Army who defected to the British side
Benedict Arnold
An officer of the American Continental Army who defected to the British side. Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold is known in history as a traitor for switching allegiance from the American side to the British during the Revolutionary War.

A confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people in Boston
Boston Massacre
A confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people in Boston. The Boston Massacre was an event in 1770 where British troops fired on and killed American colonists, heightening tensions leading to the American Revolution.

A protest where the protesters do not buy a product or give money to a company
Boycott
A protest where the protesters do not buy a product or give money to a company. Boycott. Historically, a boycott is a method used to pressure entities to make changes by refusing to purchase their goods or services.

The fighting force of the thirteen British colonies in the American Revolutionary War
Continental army
The fighting force of the thirteen British colonies in the American Revolutionary War. Continental Army. It was the unified military force established by the colonies to fight against British rule during the American Revolution.

Patriot of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress
John Hancock
Patriot of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress. John Hancock. John Hancock was a key leader in Americas fight for independence and is best known for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.

An army of non-professional soldiers, citizens or subjects of a state
Militia
An army of non-professional soldiers, citizens or subjects of a state. militia. In history, a militia refers to a group of ordinary people who come together to form a temporary military force for defense or emergency purposes.

A civilian colonists known for being ready at a minute's notice to fight against British
Minutemen
A civilian colonists known for being ready at a minute's notice to fight against British. Minutemen were American colonial militia members who were prepared to quickly respond to threats during the American Revolutionary War.

A tax on the British colonies that required printed materials be produced on stamped paper from London
Stamp Act
A tax on the British colonies that required printed materials be produced on stamped paper from London. Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was a law imposed by Britain in 1765 requiring colonies to pay a tax on paper goods, fueling discontent that led to the American Revolution.

British commander-in-chief in the early days of the American Revolution
Thomas Gage
British commander-in-chief in the early days of the American Revolution. Thomas Gage. Thomas Gage was a British general who enforced British rule in the colonies, which contributed to the tensions leading to the American Revolution.

Best known for alerting minutemen of the approach of British army troops
William Dawes
Best known for alerting minutemen of the approach of British army troops, William Dawes. William Dawes was a colonial American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn of the British advance toward Lexington and Concord in 1775.