Sequence of Events
What year did the Revolutionary War officially begin?
What is 1776?
He created the pamphlet known as "Common Sense" to urge colonists to support independence
Who was Thomas Paine?
Military turning point in the American Revolution on September 19, 1777?
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What is Saratoga?
Memorization device Mr E used ensure that students would remember what year the Townshend Acts were passed
What is 6-7?
Name of the colonial army that was led by George Washington?
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What is the Continental Army?
When was the battle of Lexington and Concord? Also, what was the significance?
First battles of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
He was one of the people who rode through midnight calling “the British are coming”.
Who was Paul Revere?
This event banned the colonists from moving westward passed the Appalachian mountains and limited colonists growth.
What is the Proclamation of 1763
Despite the claim that all are 'created equal' these core ideas failed to appear in the Declaration of Independence
What are race and gender equality (abolition of slavery and universal sufferage)
Washington crossed this river to capture Trenton on Dec. 25-26, 1776.
What is GW crossed the Delaware
What years were the Valley Forge "bootcamp" with Baron Von Steuben to whip American soldiers into shape?
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What is winter of 1777-1778
American who traveled to France to encourage them to join the Americans against the British. France would eventually become the American ally during the American Revolution.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution on September 3, 1783.
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783.
What became the rallying cry of the colonists while the British taxed them in Parliament?
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What is "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"
What was the British response to the Boston Tea Party?
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What are the Intolerable Acts
The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and authorized the Declaration of Independence (authored mostly by Thomas Jefferson) on this date.
What is July 4, 1776.
October 19, 1781, last battle of the American Revolution where General Cornwallis and the British surrendered.
What is Yorktown?
Direct tax on playing cards and pamphlets.
What is the Stamp Act?
Put sequence of events are in order.
The American Revolution Began
Parliament passed the Tea Act
Parliament passed the Intolerable/Coercive Acts
Tea Parties happened in Boston
FINAL JEOPARDY!!
Parliament passed the Tea Act
Tea Parties happened in Boston
Parliament passed the Intolerable/Coercive Acts
The American Revolution Began
What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga? Also, who joined the American cause?
What is the turning point of the war and the French
Explain why a Patriot would want to fight in the American Revolution?
Possible Answers include but not limited to: What are 1. Unfair taxation or financial interest 2. Belief in democracy/consent of the governed 3. Feeling oppressed by Coercive Acts / British tyranny