Revolution
In the French Revolution, radicals stormed the king's prson to release political prisoners, this was called...
Storming of the Bastille
This document was breakup letter with Britian, outlining the colonists' freedom to govern themselves
Declaration of Independence
The battle that was labeled "the shot heared around the world"
Battle of Lexington and Concord
He rode all night to warn the colonists of the British advance
Paul Revere
Which side in the American Revolution had the stronger navy?
Britian
In the French Revolution, who were the radicals?
Those who wanted to overthrow the king.
This document was the first attempt at a government document to unite the states
The Articles of Confederation
This battle was won by the British, but it encouraged the patriots to keep fighting.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Nickname for the British because of the color of their uniforms.
Redcoats
An event that set off the American Revolution when Britsh soldiers fired on an angry crowd of colonists, killing 5
The Boston Massacre
The tax that required a stamp on all paper products used by the Colonists
The Stamp Act
Where was the final battle of the American Revolution after the British surrendered?
Battle of Yorktown
The group that initiated the Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty
In the American Revolution, what was the name of the people that wanted to stay with Britian and follow the king.
Loyalists
In the French Revolution, what was the event where the king's forces killed over 16,000 radicals in an attempt to stop the Revolution?
Reign of Terro
Britian's retaliation for the Boston Tea Party, one of which was requiring the colonists to quarter and feed British Soldiers
The Intolerable Acts
The battle that stopped the British from dividing the colonies.
Saratoga
Who was the Queen that was beheaded after Louis XVI?
Marie Antoinette
The country that sent soldiers to assist the colonist agains the British.
France
The final outcome of the French Revolution was:
A. Parliment and monarchy combined powers
B. The king and queen were executed
C. The monarchy kept control of the country
B. The king and queen were executed
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could do what 2 things:
A. Collect taxes and force the states to comply
B. Declare War and make treaties with foreign nations
C. Select the president and vice president
B. Declare War and make treaties with foreign nations
Which battle did Washington win after crossing the Deleware?
Battle of Trenton
They created a blockade around the colonists, blocking off all transportation and commerce
The British Navy
These two men wanted a Continental Army and they wanted George Washington as the commander.