American Revolution #1
What is the name of the act that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper?
What is the Stamp Act?
During the French and Indian War, he gradually took on more responsibility and leadership. Crossed the Delaware to fight the Hessians.
Who is George Washington?
The colonists could not tolerate, or accept these new laws.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
The last major battle of the war
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
What document can be described as a breakup letter between Great Britain and the 13 Colonies?
The Declaration of Independence.
The person was a general for the 13 Colonies during the American Revolution. He went on to become the first president of the United States.
George Washington
What was one cause of the American Revolution?
- The French & Indian War
- Unfair treatment by the British
- Taxation
- Strong navy
- More money
- More men
The principle in the Declaration of Independence is that all __________ are created equal.
Men (people)
The agreement that ended the Revolutionary war
What is the Treaty of Paris
What war is described below?
The French were fighting the British for control of land in North America. Some Native American tribes fought with the British and others fought with the French.
What is the French and Indian War?
A person who supports and defends his or her country.
What is a patriot?
The colonists had no representatives to stand up for them in the British Parliament, where the decision to tax the colonists was made. They felt this was unfair and wanted a voice in making decisions that affected them.
What is "No taxation without representation".
Twelve of the 13 colonies decided to send representatives to a meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known as?
What is the First Continental Congress?
Another word for a British soldier?
What is a redcoat/lobster back?
A group of protesters who made speeches against taxes and the British government.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
A principle in the Declaration of Independence is that all people have _____ that can not be taken away.
Rights.
Britain soldiers opened fire on a crowd of protestors in the streets of Boston.
What is the Boston Massacre?
The introduction to the Declaration of Independence is also known as the
What is the preamble.
List 2 advantages of the 13 Colonies when fighting the American Revolution.
- Fighting on their own land
- Better military leaders
When the government does not protect the ______ of the _______, the ________ have the right to _________ or _________ the government.
Why did the colonies decide to declare independence from Great Britain?
Answers will vary.
The Boston Massacre was a response to
What is the housing of British soldiers in Boston
To protest something by refusing to buy, use, or participate.
What is boycott?