Events
This event involved British soldiers shooting at unarmed civilians
What is the Boston Massacre?
Several colonists protested the increase in taxes at this event by throwing British goods into a harbor
Boston Tea Party
Three Branches
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
Washington
Term for a supporter for the Revolution
Patriot
This was the first battle of the American Revolution
The Battle of Lexington
This act increased taxes on all printed goods in the colonies
Stamp Act
How long of a term does a President get elected for?
4 years
What country came to the aid of the colonists during the revolutionary war?
France
Term for a supporter of the British
Loyalist
Yorktown
The British raised taxes as a result of this war which left them out of money
If a police officer requests to search your house and does not have a warrant, what amendment would you use to argue that they cannot?
4th Amendment
What nationality were the mercenaries that fought for the British?
Hessians
Term for the British Soldiers
Redcoat
This battle was considered a turning point of the American Revolution
Saratoga
These laws passed by the British were intended to punish the colonists for their protests
Intolerable Acts
What are the names of the branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the British Army
Strength: Strong weapons, well trained soldiers, lots of supplies
Weakness: Far away, low morale to fight, ineffective leadership
Term for soldiers paid to fight
Mercenaries
The signing of this document officially ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
This law prohibited the colonists from settling in the Indian territories
Proclamation of 1763
What are the five freedoms in the first amendment?
Speech, Religion, Petition, Assembly, Press
Name 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the Continental Army
Strength: home field advantage, actually wanted to fight, ambush tactics
Weakness: not well trained, lack of supplies, lack of soldiers
Term meaning a formal, written request
Petition