Vocabular
This word means a "colonist who supported the fight for independence."
Patriot
Tea Act
Name an important Patriot
Sam Adams, Paul Revere, George Washington, Ben Franklin, etc.
Name a STRENGTH of the British army
60,000 trained soldiers, plenty of supplies and weapons, etc.
Explain a STRENGTH of the American Army
Fight for freedom, knew the land, etc.
This word means a "colonist who supported Great Britain in the American Revolution."
Loyalist
This act placed a tax on paper goods in the colonies.
Shocked that the British government would treat citizens so poorly.
Name a WEAKNESS of the British army
Bright red uniforms, short range guns, did not know the land, etc.
Name a WEAKNESS of the American Army.
20,000 soldiers, little to no training, not enough supplies, etc.
This word means a " group of volunteers who fight in times of emergency."
Militia
This act taxed items in the colonies such as paint, lead, glass and tea.
Townshend Act
Why did the Second Continental Congress send the Olive Branch Petition to the King?
They delegates wanted to try one last time to make peace with the King.
How were loyalists treated during the Revolutionary war?
property was taken, often treated poorly by neighbors, physically attacked.
Name a problem the colonies faced during the Revolutionary war.
Shortage of supplies, hoarding goods, and decrease in value of money (continentals).
This word means "a peace agreement"
Treaty
Why did the colonists call the Coercive Acts the Intolerable Acts?
They felt that they were too great a punishment on the colonists
How did women support the fight for independence? 2 examples.
Ran farms and businesses, Fought in disguise, wrote poetry, influenced men to fight, gathered supplies for army.
Why would a colonists choose to be a loyalist?
Supported the King, business/job may rely on England, etc.
Explain why a colonist may choose to be a Patriot.
This word mean to "refuse to buy goods or services for a specific reason."
Boycott
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
Prevented British settlers/colonists from moving past the Appalachian Mountains.
How did John Locke influence our founding fathers?
People had natural rights: life, liberty, and the right to own property.
Which battle ended the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Which battle started the war?
Battle of Lexington/Concord