POWER
Who had the most power in North America after the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
What word describes someone who supports their country?
Patriot
What was the pamphlet called written by Thomas Paine?
What is Common Sense.
How did the French help the colonists?
The French sent military troops to help the colonists fight the British and defeat them at Yorktown.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did the British decide to tax the colonists after the war?
They owed lots of money and felt the colonists should help pay their bills.
Name one of the three ways the British controlled the colonists.
The Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, or the Intolerable Acts.
What is a declaration?
A document that contains an official statement.
Who was a longtime enemy of Great Britain?
France
What role did George Washington play?
He was the commander of the Continental Army.
What does "opposition" mean?
a disagreement
What was the First Continental Congress?
A meeting in Philadelphia where representatives from twelve of the thirteen colonies gathered.
What happened to the Declaration of Independence after it was written?
Became a key document in American history.
Who was an ally of Queen Abigail?
Queen Jennifer.
Who was Thomas Paine?
He was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense, which encouraged independence.
What did colonists do to oppose the Stamp Act?
Sending petitions to London, crying, “No taxation without representation!”, writing pamphlets.
What did Paul Revere ride to warn about?
Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Who was in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington.
What was the key battle that involved the British surrender?
The Battle of Yorktown.
What was John Adams' contribution?
He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was a strong advocate for independence.
What is a "boycott"?
Refuse to buy or use.
What year did the American Revolution begin?
April 1775.
What was one effect of the Treaty of Paris?
Ended the war and established peace between Great Britain and the colonies.
Describe the Continental Army when it was first formed.
The Continental Army had little military training and faced many challenges and defeats.
Who was a famous spy for the Americans?
Nathan Hale