Important People
Who were the Patriots/ Who were the Loyalists?
Patriots: Supported independence from Great Britain
Loyalists: Loyal to the British Crown
Taxation without...
What is... Representation
"Give me Liberty or Give Me..."
What is... Death!
Define the term 'Independence'
What is... being free to make your own decisions and not being controlled by someone else.
What difficulties were the Continental Army facing at Valley Forge?
What is... American troops lacked adequate clothing, food, medical care, troops, and military supplies.
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
What is... an enslaved African American poet who wrote about liberty and revolution.
What saying was coined during this time because colonists were taxed without a say in the British Parliament.
What is... Taxation without Representation
Did Thomas Paine believe in Monarchies?
What is... No! In Common Sense, he argues there should be no Monarch ruling.
Define the term 'Terrain'
What is... the land
T or F. The American Colonists were considered British until the Treaty of Paris recognized American Independence.
What is... True
Who is Thomas Paine?
What is... Wrote Common Sense (arguing against monarchy and for American independence).
List the different taxes/Acts imposed on the Colonists
What is... Stamp Act (newspaper & legal paper), Tea Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Act (tea, glass, and paint)
What advantage did the Continental Army have over the British during the American Revolution?
What is... knowledge of the local terrain/they knew the land better than the British
Define the term 'Prohibit'.
What is... to not allow something to happen
What was the Proclamation of 1763, and what did it aim to prevent?
What is... Prevented British settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid land disputes.
*What did George Washington do for the American colonists?
What is... he instilled pride and unity in the American troops and colonies.
What is the Quartering Act?
What is... British soldiers stayed in colonists' homes without permission.
What idea from the Enlightenment movement did the Colonists wish to adopt?
What is... People have the right to rebel against oppressive governments.
Define the term 'Infringed'.
What is... to break or go against someone's rights, rules, or boundaries.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant?
What is... it was a major victory for the colonists that gained them support from other countries, especially France.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
What is... An African American sailor killed during the Boston Massacre.
What grievances did the Colonists have with trade during this time?
What is... Restrictive Trade Policies:Colonists could only trade with Great Britain.
What is the main Idea of the Declaration of Independence?
What is... If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
What did the Committee of Correspondence do?
What is... they coordinated communication and support among the American colonies.
What impact did the Boston Massacre have on the Colonists?
What is... the Boston Massacre increased tensions and anti-British feelings, pushing Patriots toward independence.