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What was one reason the colonies wanted independence?
Many colonists wanted freedom from British rule and the ability to govern themselves.
Who was George Washington?
The commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A document declaring the colonies' freedom from British rule.
What was the outcome of the American Revolution?
The colonies gained independence and formed the United States of America.
What was the Stamp Act?
A law that taxed printed materials in the colonies, leading to protests.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.
What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A significant early battle that showed the colonists could stand up to the British army.
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
It officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence.
What country helped the colonies?
France provided military support and supplies to the American colonies.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A series of laws passed by Britain to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
A founding father known for his contributions to the American Revolution and his role in diplomacy.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It was a turning point that convinced France to support the American colonies.
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The first constitution of the United States that created a weak federal government.
What did the American Revolution lead to?
The establishment of a democratic government and the writing of the Constitution.
What was "taxation without representation"?
A slogan used by colonists who believed they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no representation.
Who was King George III?
The King of Britain during the American Revolution who opposed the colonies' independence.
What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown.
What was Common Sense?
A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that argued for independence from Britain.
What was the importance of the Bill of Rights?
It guaranteed individual rights and freedoms for American citizens.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest by colonists against British taxes where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
Who was Paul Revere?
An American silversmith known for his midnight ride to warn colonists of British troop movements.
What was the Siege of Yorktown?
A decisive victory by American and French forces that led to British surrender.
What were the Federalist Papers?
A series of essays promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What was the significance of the Constitution?
It established the framework for the U.S. government and is the supreme law of the land.