American Revolution #1
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is KING GEORGE III
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Complete this famous phrase that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain. "No taxation....
What is "WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"
Name of the war which lasted eight years when colonists fought for their independence from Britain
What is the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
This document officially ended the American Revolution as an agreement of peace.
What is the TREATY OF PARIS
The battles of Trenton and Princeton were the Continental Army's first victories. Which of these was NOT an effect of these wins?
a) Washington was viewed as a hero
b) Colonists began to feel hopeful and prideful
c) British surrender and the war is over
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
Someone that wanted to be free from British rule.
Patriot
The Patriot leader from Boston whose midnight ride warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord.
Who is PAUL REVERE
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is the BOSTON MASSACRE
Founding Father was the 2nd president of the US
John Adams
Who was an ally to the Patriots ?
the French
Who wrote influential pamphlets to encourage soldiers?
Thomas Paine
This is a written document that people sign when they agree to do something or establish peace
Which was NOT a cause of the American Revolution?
a) Lexington and Concord
b) Declaration of Independence
c) Battle of Yorktown
d) Stamp Act
True or False:
The British needed the money from the colonist's taxes to pay for wars.
true
It was someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England, also known as a Tory.
What is a LOYALIST
How did the Revolutionary war end?
When Britain surrendered to the colonists at Yorktown
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Which group fought only on the side of the British?
Hessian Mercenaries
A group of representatives from each colony met to discuss the Intolerable Acts but decided to try to work things out with King George.
What is the FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
It is the name for someone in the colonies who supported the American Revolution.
What is a PATRIOT
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What did the British do that made colonist upset. This lead to the Boston Massacre.
They stopped ships from sailing in and out of the Boston Harbor.
Which battle was an important win for the Patriots and helped turn the war around?
Battle of Saratoga
This means to unite or join with others
Allies
What were the first battles that led to the war between Britain and the colonies.
Lexington and Concord
Why was the winter at Valley Forge hard for Patriot troops?
They did not have a lot of clothing or food. Many were wounded and many also died from sickness.
Traveled south towards Albany with his army to attack forts along the way. He ended up surrendering his entire army at Saratoga.
General Burgoyne
This was the name of Colonial soldiers who would be ready to resist British attack “in a minute"
Minutemen
He betrayed his men to ally himself with the British and is still known as one of the most famous traitors in American history.
Who is BENEDICT ARNOLD
Did the colonist have representation in the British government?
no
Where did the final battle takes place before the British surrender?
Yorktown
Successful inventor from Pennsylvania who represented the colonies in Britain and tried to convince the British government to treat the colonies fairly
Benjamin Franklin
Identify 2 problems that the US faced after the Revolutionary War
1) Greater loyalty to states than country
2) Weak and ineffective government
3) Continentals (money) was worthless
4) BIG war debt
5) Conflicted on whether or not to help the French