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?
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.
Who is George Washington?
The law interfered with the colonists' favorite hot beverage by raising its price.
What was the Tea Act?
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
What document can be described as a breakup letter between Great Britain and the 13 Colonies?
The Declaration of Independence.
During the French and Indian War, he gradually took on more responsibility and leadership. During the American Revolution he crossed the Delaware to fight the Hessians.
George Washington
What was one cause of the American Revolution?
- The French & Indian War
- Unfair treatment by the British
- Taxation
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
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 colonist who supports breaking away from the Crown and wants their own country.
What is a patriot?
The saying that rhymed and told us that the colonists had no representatives to stand up for them in the British Parliament which they felt this was quite unfair.
What is "No taxation without representation".
To protest something by refusing to buy, use, or participate.
What is a boycott?
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?
List 2 advantages of the British during the American Revolution.
- Strong navy
- More money
- More men?
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
Twelve of the 13 colonies decided to send representatives to a meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known as
What is the First Continental Congress or just Continental Congress