Road to Revolution
What major war created debt for Britain and led to new taxes on the colonies?
The French and Indian War
What phrase describes the colonists’ anger about being taxed without having representatives in Parliament?
No Taxation without Representation.
What were colonists called who remained loyal to Britain?
Loyalists
What battle was considered a morale victory for the colonists even though they technically lost?
Daily Double Question: Where did this battle actually take place?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Daily Double Answer: Breeds Hill
What document declared the colonies’ independence from Britain and when was it adopted by the Continental Congress? Answer both correctly for an additional 100 points.
Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
What early plan showed colonial efforts to unite before the Revolution?
Albany Plan of Union
What event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What were colonists called who supported independence from Britain?
Patriots
What battle was a major turning point that helped gain support from another country?
Battle of Saratoga
What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris 1783
What famous cartoon made by Benjamin Franklin, encouraged colonial unity with a picture of a cut up snake? (hint. the phrase is the name of the cartoon)
Join or Die Cartoon
What event involved British soldiers killing colonists and was influenced by propaganda?
The Boston Massacre
What term describes information designed to influence people’s opinions?
Daily Double Question: What was the name an example of this term that was used to depict the Boston Massacre?
Propaganda
Daily Double Answer: The Bloody Massacre
What battle is considered the final battle of the Rev. War?
Battle of Yorktown
What was one important result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Britain recognized the United States as an independent country
Following the Treaty of Paris 1763, King George put into place what "line" that did not allow colonists to expand west towards the Mississippi River?
The Proclamation Line of 1763
What laws were passed to punish the colonies after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
Why is it important to study different perspectives of historical events?
Because perspective affects how events are understood
What type of fighting strategy did colonial militias use during the retreat from Concord?
Guerilla Warfare
Why was gaining land after the war important for the United States?
It allowed the country to grow and expand westward
What was one major effect of the French and Indian War on the relationship between Britain and the colonies?
Increased tensions due to British debt and control
Name two of the 3 specific taxes/acts that King George passed in order to pay off the debt of the French and Indian War. (First few taxes ever passed)
Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Townshend Acts
What activity did you complete to show different perspectives at Bunker Hill?
Mock Instagram Posts
What difficult winter training camp helped improve the Continental Army?
Valley Forge
How did the location of Yorktown help the Americans win the battle?
It allowed American and French forces to trap the British by land and sea