13 COLONIES
Who are America's oldest allies? (2)
morocco and france
How much whiskey was dished out to soldiers regularly?
4 ounces
Why were acts put in place?
to raise revenue and assert greater control after the costly French and Indian War.
The revolutionary war took __ years to end.
8 years
"Give me _____ or give me ____!"
what was said?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who created the first flag for America?
Though betsy Ross was believed to see the first flag, no evidence is confirmed. Francis Hopkinson created the first flag. (though, both answers are correct)
What group organized the stamp act riots?
sons of liberty
The stamp act taxed paper goods, such as
-legal documents -pamphlets
-playing cards -dice
and what else?
Newspapers!
1/3 were patriots, 1/3 were loyalists, and 1/3 were...
What quote was said due to the stamp act?
"No taxation without representation"
The 13 colonies were made up of...
-Delaware -Massachusetts -New Hampshire
-Connecticut -New Jersey -New York
-Georgia -North Carolina -Pennsylvania
-Maryland -Rhode Island -South Carolina
And what other state?
Virginia!
IMportant places during the revolutionary war were..
-Boston
-Philly
and what?
charleston
British laws that led to the revolutionary war were..
-townshend acts
-intolerable acts
and what else?
When did the revolutionary war end?
Sep 3rd, 1783
people wanted equality and ______.
property
What was the first country to recognize America?
morocco
Who was the most famous woman of war?
Abigail Adams
The Townshend acts taxed imported goods such as
-glass -paper -paint -lead
and what other item?
Tea
On March 5th, 1770, what event took place?
The Boston massacre
People fought for their own liberty and ____.
equality
John Addams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Samuel Adams all signed the declaration of independence. Who's missing?
John Handcock
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas jefferson
The first act to be used/put in lace for/on colonists was the _______ act.
sugar act
When did the revolutionary war start?
april 19th, 1775
Violent riots took place due to the ______ act of 1763.
stamp act