Tensions with Britain
What law passed by the British government taxed all paper products used by colonists?
The Stamp Act
What event in 1770 involved the killing of five colonists by British soldiers?
The Boston Massacre
Independence Day (July 4th) celebrates the adoption of ___ ____________ __ ____________.
The Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the army made by the colonies during the American Revolution?
The Continental Army
Who surrendered at Yorktown? The British Army or the Continental Army?
The British Army surrendered to the Continental Army
What was the main protest action taken by the Sons of Liberty against British taxes?
A boycott
Who accompanied Paul Revere on his famous midnight ride to warn the colonists?
William Dawes and Samuel Prescott
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
What treaty ended the American Revolution and which two countries was this treaty between?
The Treaty of Paris, the United States and Great Britain
What series of acts placed taxes on goods like lead, paint, and glass?
The Townshend Acts
Which battle is often referred to as the "shot heard 'round the world"?
The Battle of Lexington
In what year did the colonies adopt the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What were some advantages the British Army had during the American Revolution?
The British had a much larger army, more money and supplies, and were very well trained compared to the Continental Army
Who was the British general whose surrender at Yorktown marked a major turning point in the American Revolution?
General Charles Cornwallis
TRUE OR FALSE: Colonists believed they should not be taxed without having someone to represent them (speak for them and protect their rights) in British Parliament (the British government).
BONUS: What was the phrase used to express this idea? HINT: It rhymes!
TRUE; "No taxation without representation"
The British passed the _____________ _______ to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
The Intolerable Acts or The Coercive Acts
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To say that the colonies wanted to be free from British rule
What did some enslaved people do during the American Revolution?
They fought for both the British and American sides, hoping to earn their freedom
How did France help the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?
They provided soldiers, ships, and money to support the war for independence