Causes of Revolution
War that France and Britain fought for control of North America
French and Indian War
Name the tax act.
Colonists were expected to pay taxes on paper that had an official British government stamp.
Stamp Act
Name the event that started when colonists threw snowballs at British soldiers.
Boston Massacre
Who said, "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere
British
The British expected who to pay for the French and Indian War?
Americans or Colonists
How did the various tax acts make the colonists feel?
Answers may vary.
Angry, frustrated, upset
How many Americans died in the Boston Massacre?
5
4
Preamble
Name of colonists fighting against Britain and name of colonists in support of the British?
Patriots and Loyalists
What year did the American Revolution start?
1775
How many delegates were in the First Continental Congress?
56
How did Americans disguise themselves during the Tea Party?
They dressed up as Native Americans.
First person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
Name of the British soldiers.
Redcoats or Lobsterbacks
First shots of the American Revolution were fired in this famous battle.
Lexington and Concord
Name of the British leader responsible for the taxes in America.
King George III
What were the two main reasons why the colonists were protesting?
Taxed unfairly and without government representation.
List the three unalienable rights written in the Declaration of Independence.
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
This important document was written by Thomas Jefferson.
Declaration of Independence.
What did the Americans (or colonists) hope to achieve with the American Revolution?
(Answers may vary). American Independence, separation from Britain, self-government, relief from British taxes, etc.
The Tea Act and Townshend Act were responsible for which two famous Revolution events?
Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
Who won the battle of Lexington and Concord?
Americans
Name of the American committee selected to draft a list of reasons for American separation from Britain.
Second Continental Congress
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Philadelphia