Causes of the Revolution
What was the main reason the British taxed the colonies
To pay off debt from the French and Indian War
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired
The Battle of Saratoga
What document officially declared American independence?
The Declaration of Independence
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What event involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What surprise attack did Washington lead on December 25, 1776?
The Battle of Trenton
What pamphlet encouraged colonists to seek independence?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
What happened to Native American lands after the war?
Many tribes lost their land to American settlers
What phrase captured the colonists’ anger about being taxed without a say?
'No taxation without representation'
Who warned colonists that 'the British are coming'?
Paul Revere
What battle was the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Did slavery end after the Revolution?
No, slavery continued in many states
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To tax paper goods and raise money from the colonies
Who helped train the army at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben
Where did the final major battle of the Revolution take place?
Yorktown, Virginia
What did the Olive Branch Petition attempt to do?
Ask King George III for peace
How did women contribute during the war?
They ran farms, made supplies, and sometimes acted as spies or messengers
How did the Intolerable Acts punish Massachusetts?
They closed Boston Harbor and limited self-government
Who was the King of England during the Revolution?
King George III
What happened at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778?
The army trained under harsh conditions and became stronger
What idea means the government gets its power from the people?
Consent of the governed
What did the Revolution inspire in other countries?
Movements for freedom and independence