Causes of the A.R.
What is the name of the war between Great Britain and France that occurred before the American Revolution? Bonus: What area of land were these two countries fighting over?
French and Indian War
Bonus: the Ohio River Valley
This important person was our third president. During his life he took part in doing many things for the United States of America such as:
Writing the Declaration of Indpendence
Taking part in the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
What is the nickname for Lexington and Concord?
"Shot heard 'round the world"
What does the word "homespun" mean?
Home made clothing made by the Daughters of Liberty
What are "Natural Rights"?
Things that Thomas Jefferson said all people deserve and can't be taken away.
Which tax law imposed a tax on any paper materials?
The Stamp Act
This man first gained notoriety during the French and Indian War. He later gained even more after becoming the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
He has been called the "Father of our Country" because of the many things he did.
George Washington
What are some of the struggles the British faced at Saratoga?
Poor Communication
Poor Weather
Difficult Terrain (land)
What does the word "boycott" mean?
To refuse to buy or use a service as a way of protesting.
What are "grievances"?
Complaints or problems
What was the famous slogan many patriots began to say during the 1760s/1770s?
"No Taxation without Representation"
This patriot was one of the leaders of the Sons of Liberty. He is famous for his picture he created of the Boston Massacre as well as for his famous "Midnight Ride".
Paul Revere
How were the Americans and French able to defeat the British at Yorktown?
They surrounded the British with soldiers on land and ships in the water.
What were "The Sons of Liberty"?
A secret organization of Patriots who protested against British taxes and government.
During which famous meeting (congress) was the Declaration of Independence created?
Second Continental Congress
Describe the Boston Tea Party
Members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as native americans and dumped over 300 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor as a sign of protest over the Tea Act.
This man has been called a tyrant. He was the leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution.
King George III
Which battle served as a time that Benedict Arnold was famously a hero for the Americans?
What does "Liberty" mean?
It's another word for freedom
What are the three "unalienable" rights Thomas Jefferson says everyone has?
The right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Describe the Boston Massacre
An event where 5 colonists were killed after a large group were protesting and throwing sticks and snowballs at a group of British soldiers.
This man was a famous inventor, scientist, and diplomat. He helped us gain France as an ally and also assisted with creating the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin
They knew the land better.
What is a "Loyalist"?
Someone who was loyal to the King and the British government before and during the American Revolution.
When was the Declaration of Independence formally adopted (approved) by the delegates at the 2nd C.C.?
July 4th, 1776