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Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
What organization formed in 1765 to challenge British Taxation?
Sons of Liberty
What was the Sugar Act
A British law that taxed sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies
He is for his famous midnight ride,where he let the colonist know that the british were coming
Paul Revere
Which European nation allied with the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
France
What was a loyalist?
Someone loyal to the king/Britain
Commander of the British Army
William Howe
What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?
Pay a tax on printed materials
Why was the Sugar Act passed?
To raise money to pay debts from the French and Indian War
Which of the following men was a leader of a “radical” group that protested British taxation?
Samuel Adams
How did the king respond to the Boston Tea Party?
By passing the Intolerable Acts to punish the colonies
What was a patriot?
Someone who wanted to gain independence from Britain
German Soldiers who were hired by the British to be brutal mercenaries in the Revolutionary war against the Patriots.
Hessians
How many British colonies formed the United States of America?
13
Colonies objected to the Stamp Act because they:
Did not have representation in Parliament
Which document announced the separation of the colonies from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What did British troops find waiting for them when they got to Concord?
An American militia
What is the exact date the Declaration of Independence was signed?
July 4, 1776
This person drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
French soldiers vs British and Colonial soldiers
During which incident in Massachusetts did British Soldiers fire into a crowd?
The Boston Massacre
What law led to the Boston Tea Party, and why were the colonists upset about it?
The Tea Act; it gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea and taxed colonists without their consent
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker hill
The British won, but suffered heavy casualties
What battle ended the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
This individual wrote Common Sense, which advocated for colonial independence.
Thomas Paine
Why did the Proclamation line of 1763 anger colonists?
It forbade colonists from settling on new territory won after the war.
How many people were killed in the Boston Massacre?
5
What did the Colonists do at the Boston Tea Party?
Dumped tea into Boston Harbor dressed as Native Americans
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant to the colonists?
It showed the colonist could fight the British Army effectively
Who is Jolley's favorite founding father
Thomas Jefferson
French nobleman who volunteered to help Washington by aiding the colonies by procuring money, supplies, and French troops.
Marquis de Lafayette
How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?
It caused Britain to heavily tax the colonies to pay for war debts
Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
Why were British troops sent to Lexington?
To arrest rebel leaders
Why did George Washington cross the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776?
To surprise Hessian forces and boost American morale
What is the best flavor of chip?
Dill Pickle
German, volunteered to train and drill Washington’s men in 1777.
Baron Von Steuben
What was the policy of salutary neglect?
Britain allowed colonies to govern themselves as long as they remained profitable
What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?
Provide housing and supplies for British soldiers
Why were British Troops sent to Concord?
To seize weapons and ammo
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton
It was a major American victory and renewed hope in the army
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
It convinced France to Join the war