Key Figures
Who was George Washington?
First President of the United States, Commander of the continental army
What were the 5 main ideas of the Enlightenment?
Reason, Nature, Happiness, Progress, and Liberty.
What year did the Boston Massacre take place?
1770
What is a Boycott?
To stop buying or using the goods or services of a certain company or country as a protest.
What war was fought between the Americans and the British in which the Americans gained independence and helped the French gain new revolutionary ideas?
Revolutionary War
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Author of the Declaration of Independence. He borrowed ideas on natural rights from John Locke
What key idea of the Enlightenment caused the American Revolution?
Liberty
What year did the American Revolution start?
1775
What is the definition of Revolution?
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
What was the last major land battle of the American Revolution in which British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies?
Siege of Yorktown
Who was Paul Revere?
Son of Liberty, planned and implemented resistance to British policies.
DAILY DOUBLE
How did taxes cause the revolution?
Taxes caused the revolution because it angered the colonists that they had no voice in the imposition of these taxes.
What year was the French and Indian War?
1754
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain authored by Thomas Jefferson
What battle provided the French with the confidence to sign treaties of alliance and trade with the Americans and join the war against the British?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who was James Madison?
Known as the "Father of Constitution", was 4th president, and helped to write the federalist papers with john jay and Alexander Hamilton; authored the first 10 amendments.
Why were taxes imposed on the colonies?
Through the struggle between the British and French, Britain's treasury was drained and put them in national debt. So, they looked to the colonists to make good on these losses.
What year did the Boston Tea party take place?
1773
What is the American Revolution?
The War between Great Britain and its American colonies by which colonies won their freedom.
What was one of the first battles in the American Revolution which took place in Charlestown?
Bunker Hill
What was the difference between British colonists and Englishmen?
Idea that the people can govern themselves and they don’t need to be controlled by an external power. It was a key idea for the revolution because they wanted to break away from the tyranny of Britain so they can govern themselves.
What is the idea of self-government and why was it a key idea for the American Revolution?
Idea that the people can govern themselves and they don’t need to be controlled by an external power. It was a key idea for the revolution because the colonists wanted to break away from the tyranny of Britain so they could govern themselves.
What year did the American Revolution end and what treaty was signed for this?
1783, ended with signing of the Treaty of Paris after the Battle of Yorktown.
What are Checks and Balances?
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
What was the cause of France's involvement in the American Revolution War?
The French saw a way to overthrow the British and contest their power therefore getting themselves involved in the American Revolution