General Information
Which one is a grievance listed in the DOI?
trial by jury in the colonies
stamp act enforced and allowed for representative govt.
king imposed taxes without our consent
trial held in the colonies for British soldiers convicted of crimes
king imposed taxes without our consent
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Robert Livingston, & Roger Sherman helped write the DOI, but he was the main drafter of the DOI
Thomas Jefferson
The Stamp Act taxed this
Legal documents (newspapers, contracts, wills, diplomas)
Crispus Attucks was known for this at the Boston Massacre
1st casualty of the American Revolution
Lexington & Concord were known for these 2 things
1st battles & Shot heard round the world
Drafted at the 2nd Continental Congress, 1st constitution of the U.S. & very weak (strong state govt & weak fed. govt.)
AOC
African American Patriot (like Paul Revere, Samuel Prescott, & William Dawes), made an all night ride to warn the British invasion, & fought in the Battle of Saratoga
Wentworth Cheswell
Stamp Act led to the Quartering Act which led to this Act
Townshend Acts
The Declaration of Independence was drafted in 1776. Jefferson included unalienable rights in the DOI. People are born with God given unalienable rights (life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness), and these rights are also known as
natural rights
KG3 stated that there would be no protection from Native attacks if one crossed the Appalachian Mtns. KG3 actually issued the Proclamation of 1763 because
Punish the colonists for not sending troops and helping to pay off debt from the French & Indian War
Stated, "Remember the ladies"
Abigail Adams
This officially ended the French and Indian War leading to the Proclamation line by KG3
TOP 1763
Drafted at the 2nd Continental Congress. Ben Franklin was the main individual responsible for negotiating with Britain officially ending the Revolutionary War & Britain officially recognizing America as an independent country
TOP 1783
Wrote several propaganda pieces (poetry & satire) supporting Patriot cause (independence), member of Committees of Correspondence (like Sam Adams), & wrote the 1st history of the American Revolutionary War
Mercy Otis Warren
Stamp Act was the cause that angered the colonists to make this decision at the Stamp Act Congress
boycott British goods
The Declaration of Independence was drafted and unanimously approved at this event
2nd Continental Congress
John Adams had to represent the British soldiers on trial for an event that was led by Sons of Liberty leader Sam Adams; throwing snowballs at British soldiers killing 5 colonists protesting the Acts of Parliament
Boston Massacre
Awarded a medal of honor, founder of the U.S. Navy, & quote, "I have not yet begun to fight"
John Paul Jones
Valley Forge was not a battle, but was extremely cold with harsh conditions. Washington was now able to train his soldiers as a professional army; with the help from Baron Von Steuben & Marquis De Lafayette. Washington was also waiting for
French to arrive and help fight with the colonists
Propaganda pamphlets written by Tomas Paine (1775-1776. Persuading Americans to join the Patriot cause. Argued for independence from England & creation of a democratic republic
Common Sense
Enslaved African American & recruited as a spy for the Continental Army
James Armistead
Parliament passes the Tea Act of 1773 which led to the colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor which led to?
Intolerable/Coerceive Acts
This individual influenced Thomas Jefferson to include Unalienable Rights in the DOI
John Locke
KG3 & British parliament repealed the Stamp Act and enforced the Townshend Acts which taxed every day items such as tea, glass, paper, and led. This act also led to another word that means search and seizure
writs of assistance
Spoke against the Stamp Act. What were the quotes by Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty or give me death" & "If this be treason, make the most of it"
"America may boast that she had accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain, captured 2 of their celebrated generals, & each an army of thousands of veteran troops to support them"
Abigail Adams wrote this about about what particular battle?
Yorktown
Collection of essays written by Thomas Paine (1776-1783). Continuation of Common Sense that continued support for independence and self-govt. 1st phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls"
American Crisis
Polish born Jewish immigrant, played an important role in financing the revolution for the Continental Army, and arrested by the British because he was a spy
Haym Soloman
Sugar, Quartering, & Stamp Acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War. The colonists were angered & believed that this had been violated
Civil Liberties
Which of these quotes from the DOI best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British Parliament?
"He has refused pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people"
"For imposing taxes on us without our consent"
"He refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome & necessary for the public good"
"For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offenses"
For imposing taxes on us without our consent
Sam Adams, leader of the Sons of Liberty, led a group protesting the Townshend Acts by dumping 45 tons of tea into Boston Harbor dressed as Mohawk Indians. This peaceful protest was also known as one of the 1st examples of
civil disobedience
Washington asked for this individuals help at Valley Forge and made him Major general in Colonial Army. This individual provided uniforms for the Colonial soldiers and helped persuade France to join our side
Marquis De Lafayette
In this battle in 1777, American forces met, defeated, & forced a major British surrender. This crucial American victory renewed Patriots hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition, & support. Forever changed the face of the world
Saratoga
Written at the 2nd Continental Congress (July 5, 1775). Attempt to assert the rights of colonists while pledging continued loyalty to the British crown. Also final attempt to avoid a full on war with Britain
Olive Branch Petition
Spanish nobleman, and governor of Louisiana, protected American ships in the port of New Orleans, and helped transport war supplies
Bernardo De Galvez