Treaties and Documents
Which treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
Who won the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
What was the Sugar Act?
A British law that imposed taxes on sugar, molasses, and other goods.
What were the three branches of government in state governments?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Forbid Colonists from moving West
Who Won the Revolutionary War and what year did the war end?
The American Colonies (1783)
What is taxation without representation?
Being taxed without a say and being unable to elect government officials.
Did the national government or the states have the power to tax and enforce laws under the Articles of Confederation?
What three famous rights are stated in the Declaration of Independence?
The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What event on April 19, 1775, is often considered the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
How did the Sons of Liberty and other groups respond to taxes?
Organized protests and boycotts to taxation.
Who served as commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
What did the Declaration of Independence do and what month and day was is written? (Bonus points if you know the year)
Declared the Colonies independence from British Rule (July 4th, 1776).
What year did the Revolutionary War start?
1775
What was the Stamp Act?
Law passed by the British the imposed taxes on the American colonies by requiring stamps on various documents.
What was the name of the agreement, negotiated in 1781, that served as the first constitution of the United States before the adoption of the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which Treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What were the main causes of the Revolutionary War? List at least 2 causes.
Taxation without representation, British control and interference, and desire for self governance.
What was the Townshend Acts?
A law passed by the British that imposed taxes on various goods such as glass, paper, lead, tea, and paint.
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776?