Introduction to the Revolution
What was the main outcome of the American Revolution?
The birth of the United States.
What war was fought that caused Britain to tax American colonists?
The Seven Years War
What act of protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party.
Where did the First Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia
Which countries supported the American colonists?
France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
What years did the American Revolution take place?
1765 to 1783
Which acts purpose was to have a tax on all printed materials?
Stamp Act
How many people were killed in the Boston Massacre?
Five
What two actions were decided at the Congress?
Declaration of Rights and Articles of Association.
What type of support did France provide to the colonists?
Supplies, arms, ammunition, uniforms, and troops.
What was the primary reason for the colonies' rebellion?
Unfair taxation without representation.
What did colonists lack that fueled their frustration with G-B
Representation in Parliament.
Which group saw in increase of support following the Boston Massacre
The Sons of Liberty
What year did the Revolutionary War officially begin?
1775.
Why did the French help the colonists?
To weaken Great Britain.
Name the document that announced the colonies' separation from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence.
What was the British government's expectation of the colonists after Seven Years War?
To help pay off war debts through taxes.
What was the monetary worth of the tea dumped in today's dollars?
More than $1,700,000.
Name one key victory for the colonists during the Revolutionary War.
Bunker Hill, Saratoga, or Yorktown.
What treaty recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris.
The American Revolution was inspired by ideas from what age?
The Age of Enlightenment
The Stamp Act resulted in the rise of what group of dissident elites?
The Sons of Liberty
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A series of punitive measures taken by the British in response to the Boston Tea Party.
What proclamation did British governors issue regarding slaves?
Freedom to any slaves of rebellious Americans.
How did the Revolution inspire other nations?
By promoting ideals of enlightenment and self-government.