Background
Name one tax that British imposed on the colonists.
Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts
What was the "Treaty of Paris"?
A peace agreement
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord
What is a "declaration"?
A declaration is when someone says something important out loud or in writing.
What was "Bunker Hill"?
A battle during the Revolutionary War that occurred on Breed's Hill.
Who were the Patriots?
Someone supported a break away from Britian.
Name one person who signed the Treaty of Paris?
Where was Saratoga?
How did colonist win?
Upstate, NY
Surrounded British troops
When the Declaration of Independence was written, was the war completely over?
No
How many attacks did British launch on the fort at Breed's Hill? How many were successful?
Three but two were successful
Who were the Loyalists?
People who still wanted to live under British rule.
How much land did the U.S gain from the Treaty of Paris?
All the way to the __________ river.
Mississippi River
What battle did the French see and decide they wanted to join the American Revolution to help the colonists?
Battle of Saratoga
Why was the Declaration of Independence important?
Why did Colonel Putnam order troops "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?
To conserve limited gunpower. If they fire at close range, they are more likely have accurate shots.
Why did patriots want to separate from British rule?
They thought British treated them unfairly. Too many rules, too many taxes!
How were African Americans treated after the American Revolution by colonists and why?
Treated poorly. Some fought on British's side and wanted freedom. Since they fought on British's side they were treated poorly.
What is a turning point battle?
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
When the other team starts to win!
Battle of Saratoga
When did the second continental congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
Name two British strengths, name two American strengths during Bunke
The Americans had a strong fort and had lots of motivation.
The British were experienced and had a big army.
Intolerable Acts
During the war, how did the role of women change?
They managed homes, farms, and businesses when men fought in the war. After the war, they went back to their normal roles. But, they still had the idea of more rights in their head.
How was Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution, won?
What are three rights that were written into the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Why did Bunker hill matter?
Even though they lost, Americans felt proud and united.