The Acts
Name two of the Acts that the King placed on the Colonies.
Stamp Act, Tea Act, Quartering Act, Boston Port Act
What type of people would be known as Patriots?
Colonists that wanted American Independence
What are the three unalienable rights we are all born with?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness
What was an advantage of the Continental Army?
They were motivated to win.
Every time you want to use your cell phone you must pay $1. Imagine you send 20 texts and now owe your parents $20! How is this situation acting like Great Britain before the American Revolution.
When the colonists bought daily goods, they were charged for it with a tax
Who was a loyalist?
Rich landowners, Colonist governors, religious leaders.
Patrick Henry, because he said "Liberty or Death," he was showing he would die for America's Independence.
What was a disadvantage of the British Army?
They were far from home.
What caused the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists were angry about the Tea Act, it was a form of taxation without representation
What does Independence mean?
The state of being independent, not controlled by another country.
Why did the colonists declare Independence from Great Britain?
The king was acting like a tyrant, Colonists wanted to create their own government.
What are two war tatics that the Continental Army used?
Planning surprise attacks, then retreating.
Using Sharpshooters in the woods
Why was the Boston Port Act passed?
To punish the colonists for throwing British tea into the Harbor.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the Declaration written?
To explain why the colonies should be Independent.
What did the British promise the American Indians?
Protect their land so colonists could not move west.
Who did the colonists want power for their government to come from?
The people who elect the government.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
1. Victory proved Americans can win and kept the army motivated.
2. France declared war on Great Britain, this will help to win the war.