Battles
Birth of a Nation
Important Documents
Important Events
Review
100
Which two countries fought each other in the French and Indian War?
France and Great Britian
100
When and why did the First Continental Congress meet?
The First Continental Congress met in 1774 to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts with Great Britain.
100
What two important documents were published in 1776? Which document could be considered a "cause" for independence and which could be considered an "effect" of independence?
"Common Sense" and the Declaration of Independence were both published in 1776. After reading "Common Sense", many colonists supported independence for the American colonies, so "Common Sense" could be considered a "cause" and the Declaration of Independence could be considered an "effect".
100
What two events occured in Boston that caused tension between British Parliment and the colonists?
The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
100
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? What was his main job in writing the document?
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence to officially state that the colonies were seperating from Great Britain and becoming independent.
200
What happened at Lexington and Concord? Why did this occur?
The first Battles between the British troops and colonists were at Lexington and Concord in 1775.
200
Name one factor that enabled the Continental army to defeat the British army in the revolution. Hint: What country?
The Continental army had the help of the French.
200
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense?" What was the purpose of the pamphlet?
Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense". The purpose of the pamphlet was to persuade many colonists to support independence.
200
Why were the colonists angry at the British Parliament after the French and Indian War?
The colonists were angry because the British Parliament taxed them without consent.
200
List at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the British at the start of the war for independence.
Strengths: British army had 50,000 soliders, reinforced by 30,000 Hessian mercenaries, as well as Loyalists, Native Americans, and African Americans; British soliders were well trained and experienced; British forces were well supplied with food, uniforms, ammunition, and weapons. Weaknesses: Sending troops and supplies from Great Britain to North America was slow and costly; British people were not passionate about defeating the rebels; The British had poor military leadership.
300
Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton significant? How many years were there between these two battles and the end of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were significant because they helped reenergize the Continental army. About six years elapsed between these battles and the end of the revolution.
300
Explain one way the Declaration of Independence continues to guide the nation. Hint: Think of the four prinicples.
Everyone has certain rights that cannot be taken away, the government gets its power to make decisions from the people, when the government does not protect the people's rights the people have the right to change the government.
300
What was the Olive Branch petition? Why was it sent to King George?
It is a petition, written in July 1775, that was sent to King George asking him to end the quarrel between the Americans and the British.
300
Which event that occurred between 1763 and 1776 was the most significant cause of the American Revolution? Explain your opinion.
Answers may vary.
300
List at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the Americans at the start of the war for independence.
American: Strengths-Had patriotism on their side; people were willing to give their lives for their country; Americans received secret aid from French; George Washington was an experienced military leader. Weaknesses: Continental army was small and always short of soliders; few Americans were trained for battle; the army was plagued by shortages of guns, gunpowder, food, and uniforms.
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