Causes of the Revolution
What law forced colonist to house British soldiers?
the Quartering Act?
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
At which battle were the “shot heard ’round the world” fired?
Lexington and Concord
What does the Declaration say people should do if a government violates their rights?
change or abolish the government
What harsh winter camp tested the Continental Army’s endurance?
Valley Forge
What was the main complaint of the colonist about the British taxes?
"No taxation without representation"
Who wrote Common Sense?
+100 for explaining why he wrote it.
Thomas Paine
Which battle showed the Continental Army could stand up to the British, even though they ran out of ammo?
Bunker Hill
Name one grievance against King George III listed in the Declaration.
some examples: imposing taxes without consent, taking away their right to self-government, keeping standing armies in the colonies, etc
Who helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben
How did the Proclamation of 1763 anger the colonist?
It banned settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains and kept the colonist near the coast for trade
Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which battle was a turning point that brought France into the war?
Saratoga
Which document first called for colonial unity against Britain (hint: French and Indian War)
Albany Plan of Union
Why did many soldiers desert the Continental Army?
Harsh conditions, lack of supplies, no pay
Who created this famous artwork? What was the purpose of this artwork?
- Paul Revere
- Show the Boston Massacre
- Use as propaganda against the British
Who was unwilling to compromise, enforced harsh laws, and did not listen to colonist petitions?
King George III
Which surprise attack boosted American morale after crossing the Delaware River?
Trenton and Princeton
What political cartoon did Benjamin Franklin create?
+ 100 What idea was he trying to communicate
Join or Die
How did Washington’s leadership keep the army together?
he led mt example in the hard times and encouraged his army to not give up
Explain how the French and Indian War set the stage for the American Revolution
- War debt
- The colonies were forced to pay taxes to pay for the war
Who was known as the “Swamp Fox” for his guerilla warfare?
Francis Marion
Why was the Battle of Yorktown considered the final major battle of the war?
- Gen. Cornwallis surrenders after he is trapped in Yorktown
What does the Declaration say about the equality of men, and how was this limited in practice? (Who was excluded from equality? 3 groups)
Native Americans, women, and enslaved africans
Explain how foreign allies (like France and Spain) helped the Continental Army overcome its struggles.
they gave supplies and access to foreign military aid.