Boston Tea Party
What did the American Colonists disguise themselves as?
Native Americans
When did King George lll take the throne?
1760
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the primary author of the DOI?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the date of the Boston Tea Party?
December 16,1773
How long did he rule for?
59 years
Where were the first battles of the Revolutionary War?
When was the DOI adopted?
July 4th, 1776
About how many chest of tea were dumped?
340 chests
What was King George lll most notable punishment towards the 13 colonies?
The Intolerable Acts
Why was there a shortage of goods in the colonies?
The British ships set up blockades so other ships couldn't get goods to American Ports
How many delegates signed the DOI?
56 delegates
How many ships did they break onto?
True or False?
Was King George lll the longest-reigning male monarch?
True
What was signed ending the Revolutionary War? (1783)
The Treaty of Paris
What was the purpose of the DOI?
To break the ties with King George lll, and emphasize that natural rights the colonists should have