Battle of Lexington & Concord
What year did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?
1775
Name the two sides that fought at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The American colonists (Patriots) and the British soldiers.
Who wrote the Common Sense pamphlet?
Thomas Paine.
What year did the Boston Tea Party take place
1773
What is the definition of a loyalists?
Colonists loyal to the king
What was the main purpose of the British troops during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
To seize colonial weapons and arrest revolutionaries.
What were the British trying to confiscate (take) at Concord?
Weapons and ammunition.
What was the main argument of the Common Sense pamphlet?
It argued for American independence from British rule.
Who is known as the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who are rebels?
Colonists against the king
What does the shot heard round the world mean?
This is a symbol of the colonists determination to fight for their freedom and rights inspiring other people to fight for democracy worldwide.
Who won the battle at Lexington?
British Soldiers
In what year was the Common Sense pamphlet published?
1776
What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?
They dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor.
What is a monarchy?
A form of government ran by the king or queen
Name one out of the two famous riders that warned the colonists about the British troops?
Paul Revere and William Dawes.
Who won the battle at Concord?
Colonists
How did Common Sense influence public opinion in the colonies?
The pamphlet explain why people should break free from British rule and support independence.
What are the three rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
What is a democracy?
When the people or community have a voice in who they are electing to make decisions
What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord for the British troops?
They suffered heavy losses and retreated back to Boston.
Which group of colonists organized the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty.
What was Thomas Paine job?
Editor @Penn
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What is the quartering act?
When soldiers were forced to stay in citizens homes without their consent or permission. The citizens had to cater to them regarding sleep arrangements and food.