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 in leading the British Army. He is also the future 1st president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This individual was the 1st person to give their life for the cause of Independence at the Boston Massacre
Who is Crispus Attucks
The date that the Declaration of Independence was ratified.
What is July 4, 1776.
This battle is often described as the "turning point" of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
After Thomas Paine published Common Sense, many colonists urged;
a. independence from the British
b. compromise with the British
c. pledge their allegiance to the king
d. create changes to the Deceleration of Independence
A. Independence from the British
This was the Prussian officer who came to the assistance of the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Who is von Steuben?
True or False:
Benjamin Franklin wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
What is False. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft.
This is a slight against another person.
What is a grievance.
The agreement that ended the Revolutionary war
What is the Treaty of Paris
The French fought the British in this war for control of land in the Ohio River Valley. 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
True or False:
With The Treaty of Paris England officially accepts the United States of America as a new country.
What is True.
This is a term used for Money that is owed to someone
What is debt?
Another word for a British soldier?
What is a redcoat?
A group of protesters led by Sam Adams who made speeches against taxes and the British government. They are famous for over throwing Tea in Boston harbor.
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?
Most Americans on the frontier who took a side in the Revolutionary War supported-
a. the Patriots
b. the British
c. the Native Americans
d. the Spanish
What is A. The Patriots
This battle is known as the "Shot heard around the world' and is also the 1st battle of the American Revolution
What is the battle of Lexington and Concord
How many colonies formed the United States of America at the conclusion of the American Revolution
What is 13
The first person has the largest signature on the Deceleration of Independence?
Who is John Hancock
People in the thirteen colonies who supported independence were called this term.
What is Patriots.
This was an Act that allowed Red Coats to enter colonist homes without their consent?
What is the Quartering Act
This battle is the last battle of the American Revolution...
What is the battle of Yorktown
This was the French general who aided the Americans at Yorktown.
Who is Rochambeau?