Revolutionary War

4. war between Great Britain and its American colonies
7. English philosopher from the Enlightment period and developed the idea of natural rights and the social contract
8. a time of great philosophical thought and scientific convention in Europe
10. military general of the American rebel forces also the first president of the United States
11. the political theory that individuals have undeniable basic rights given to them by nature or God
12. British law passed in 1756 that imposed a tax on all printed materials
14. authrorized by Thomas Paine and published in 1776
15. author of the Declaration of Independence

1. first military confrontation of the Revolutionary War
2. signed by the United States and Great Britain in 1783 and acknowledged America's independence
3. event where colonists disguised as Indians and boarded three ships
5. act by which the continental congress declared the colonies to be free in independent
6. a person, or group of people, who remain neutral in foreign affairs
9. an agreement for mutual benefit between an individual, group or community
13. a riot that occurred on March 5th