Causes & Taxes
What word means "to refuse to buy something as a form of protest"?
boycott
On what date did the Battle of Concord begin?
April 19, 1775
What do you call a colonist who stayed loyal to Great Britain?
Loyalist
What is a congress described as in the study guide?
a lawmaking body
What two countries supported the Americans during the Revolution?
France and Spain
Name the British law that placed a tax on all printed materials.
The Stamp Act
Which battle is known as the turning point of the war and helped convince France to join the American side?
The Battle of Saratoga
What name was given to colonists who wanted independence from Britain?
Patriot
How many delegates attended the First Continental Congress?
55 delegates
After the Battle of Saratoga, what did France do to help the Americans?
Sent money, soldiers, and supplies and later used its navy at Yorktown
Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War?
Britain needed money to pay for wars and to pay off debt
What important battle was the last major battle of the American Revolution where the French navy helped block British escape?
The Battle of Yorktown
What were militias?
Volunteer armies made up of regular colonists.
Name one thing the First Continental Congress did
Sent the Declaration of Rights to Britain or organized in response to the Intolerable Acts
What did Spain do to support the Americans?
sent money and military supplies and attacked British forts in the Louisiana territory
What were two actions colonists took in response to British taxes?
They protested and joined groups like the Sons or Daughters of Liberty / they boycotted British goods
The Battle of Concord happened at what time of day on April 19, 1775?
Late morning
Name one way women helped during the Revolutionary War.
Ran farms and businesses, made clothing and supplies, or disguised themselves to fight
Declares independence and lists natural rights such as equality; also describes the ways the king violated colonists' rights
Name one effect of Britain taxing the colonists.
Colonists protested, joined Sons/Daughters of Liberty, and boycotted British goods
Explain one cause listed that increased tensions between colonies and Britain, and how it caused problems
No colonial representation in Parliament — colonists had no voice in laws that taxed them
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
How were Native Americans involved in the Revolution?
American Indian nations chose different sides—Oneida and Tuscarora sided with Patriots while many others sided with the British
How were the First and Second Continental Congress different?
First debated whether to break from Britain and drafted appeals; Second managed the war, created the Continental Army, and appointed George Washington
Explain why the Battle of Saratoga was especially important for American chances in the war.
It was a major victory that convinced France to join as an ally, bringing supplies, troops, and naval support that boosted American chances and morale