Causes
Why did Great Britain begin taxing the Colonies?
To pay for the debt accumulated by the war with other European countries
Ruler of Great Britain who imposed taxes onto the colonies
King George III
This quote derived from this battle that initiated the American Revolutionary War
"The shot heard around the world"
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who would get "tarred and feathered"?
Tax collectors
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jeferson
The Sons of Liberty lead this protest by disguising themselves as native Americans
The Boston Tea Party
Who was the Commander in Chief for the Continental Army
George Washington
What caused the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Great Britain sent armed forces to collect ammunition from the colonist and arrest leaders of the Sons of Liberty
What was the Continental Army?
The armed forces of the Colonies made up mostly of poorly trained colonists.
Why did the colonies reject Britain's offer to stay as part of them even after they were promised that all taxes would be dropped?
Because they knew they were capable of being their own country and they dislike for the British had overwhelmingly grown.
The first tax imposed by Great Britain on goods shipped to the colonies that promoted smuggling
The Sugar Act
The main representative of the Colonies negotiating overseas
Benjamin Franklin
Describe the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill and why it was such a crucial battle in the American Revolution
It was significant because those in power of the hills would be able to control the Boston port and it also gave the colonists the confidence to win the war
Who were the Minutemen and where did that term come from?
They were colonist from local militias that would be ready for battle in less than a minute.
Name the three basic rights all men were entitled to?
“Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”
What phrase became famous for protesting all the tax acts?
"Taxation without representation"
What was Thomas Paine's greatest contribution to the movement for independence?
Writing the "Common Sense" Pamphlet
What major Battles did General Burgoyne lead in the American Revolution?
Battles of Saratoga
What is a monarch?
A single person making laws and ruling over a country
Describe in detail two ways the colonists were fighting for independence.
1) On the battlefield with soldiers
2) Through negotiations and significant written documents
The Declaration of independence is described as a list of what?
A list of complaints against King George III
Who was Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley?
Molly Pitcher, the woman who joined the war with her husband and provide aid and water in the battle fields.
This battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War
Battle of YorkTown
What is a militia?
Citizens who were prepared to fight. They held drills a few times a year and had their own weapons and gear.
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War and when was it signed?
Treaty of Paris, 1784