Pre-Revolution
Enforced in 1660 and ended Dutch shipping, which angered colonists.
What is the Navigation Act?
What type of document is the Declaration of Independence?
A LETTER!
Place where many die of disease and lack of supplies.
What is Valley Forge?
The document that FORMALLY ends the war.
Treaty of Paris
Who fired the first shot at Lexington and Concord?
We don't know...
A tragic incident in which the heckling of British soldiers resulted in the deaths of at least 5 colonists.
What is the Boston Massacre?
What "God-given rights" do all men get?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
A natural ally given their status with Britain.
Who are the French?
Known for his ability to lead and motivate.
Who is George Washington?
The battle of Brandywine was for control of what CITY in what STATE
Philly, Pennsylvania.
A pamphlet created to denounce British rule. Famous words: "an island should never rule a nation."
What is Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
What is part 2 of the Declaration?
A list of grievances/reasons for separation.
What strategy changed for the continental army when they turned South? What impact did this tactic have on the colonial army?
Guerilla Warfare, ability to sneak attack British soldiers made it easier to beat them.
The point in history where revolutions begin happening worldwide.
What is the Age of Revolution?
The author of the Declaration of Independence is...
Thomas Jefferson
A group of many acts lumped together. Includes the Quartering Act and the Boston Port Act.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
What is part 3 of the Declaration?
The "however" section.
Some acts of war are highly frowned upon. Did either side commit any of these acts? If so, what affects did it have on the other side?
Colonists targeted generals, British were frantically running around with no direction. Colonists get MAJOR advantage...
Name at least THREE values created in the American Revolution.
How many soldiers were housed at Valley Forge? How many cabins were needed to house so many?
Over 12,000 soldiers, needing more than 1,500 cabins
What are the colonists most upset about when it comes to taxation?
The fact that they have no representation in the Legislation passing the taxes (Parliament).
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from Britain.
The general who assists Washington in the LAND siege of Yorktown.
Comte de Rochambeau
What was the main purpose of Revolution? What is the end game?
INDEPENDENCE!!!
How many cannonballs were fired at Yorktown by the colonists/French during the three-week siege?
~35,700