American Revolution #1
This act passed a law 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. He was the head of the continental army.
He was also the first president.
Who is George Washington?
What was the act that was known for "No Taxation without Representation?"
What is the Stamp Act?
_________ and __________ was the first battle of the American Revolution and the colonists won.
What is Lexington and Concord.
He was known for the popular cry, "The British are coming!" He was also the midnight rider.
Who is Paul Revere?
After Thomas Paine published Common Sense, many colonists urged;
a. independence from the British
b. compromise with the British
c. allegiance to the king
d. changes to the Deceleration of Independence
A. Independence from the British
True of False: The Constitution was created on behalf of the people to set up the government. This government will protect the rights of the people.
What is True
True or False:
Benjamin Franklin wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
What is False. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft.
The Battle of ____________ was the turning point of the war. There were thick forests with lots of trees where they were fighting.
What is the Battle of Saratoga.
The ___________ of _____________ were tax collectors, boycotted things the British sold, and spied on British soldiers.
What are the Sons of Liberty.
The French were fighting the British for control of land in the Ohio Valley. Some Native American tribes fought with the British and others fought with the French. What war was this?
What is the French and Indian War?
People who supported Great Britain and the king were called this term.
What are Loyalists
_________ ____________ was known for very cold winters that made soldiers lose their arms and legs and sometimes die.
What is Valley Forge.
Money that is owed to someone is called ____.
What is debt?
Another word for a British soldier?
What is a redcoat?
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?
______ ______ left the Continental Army with the colonists and joined the British Army.
a. Benedict Arnold
b. Patrick Henry
c. John Adams
d. Paul Revere
What is A. Benedict Arnold
The _______________ ___ ___________ made their own products instead of buying materials from the British. They did not buy tea from the British.
What are the Daughters of Liberty.
There were a group of ________ (number)colonies of Great Britain. These colonies wanted independence, so they fought in the Revolutionary War.
What is thirteen
The first person to sign the Deceleration of Independence?
Who is John Hancock
People in the thirteen colonies who supported independence were called this term.
What is Patriots.
_____________ was the final battle of the American Revolution. The Continental Army used their knowledge of the land they were fighting on to help them win. The colonists were more familiar with the marshy land. This was an American Victory.
What is Yorktown?
During the ______ _______, British soldiers killed unarmed colonists.
What is the Boston Massacre.
To protest something by refusing to buy, use, or participate.
What is boycott?