Causes of the Revolution
Why did Britain tax the colonies after the French and Indian War?
To pay for the war and protect the colonies
What protest involved took place at Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Who dumped the tea into Boston Harbor?
The Sons of Liberty
What does conflict mean?
Disagreement
What document talked about the colonies becoming independent?
The Declaration of Independence
What did colonists want in Parliament?
A voice / representation
What were the harsh laws called after the Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
What does intolerable mean?
Too harsh or unfair to accept, not tolerated or able to stand
What rights did colonists say were not protected?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What conflict helped lead to the Revolution?
The French and Indian War
Where did the British surrender?
Yorktown
Which country helped the colonists win the war?
France
What does revolutionary mean?
Causing a big change
Name ONE way people helped the army
Spying, caring for soldiers, sending money
What did colonists think about British taxes?
They were unfair
What happened in 1783 to officially end the war?
The Treaty of Paris was signed
What army fought for the colonies?
Continental Army
What does morale mean?
Happiness/confidence
What improved at Valley Forge?
Training, supplies, more soldiers
Name TWO causes of the American Revolution
Taxes, no representation, French & Indian War effects
Put these in order:
Yorktown surrender
Treaty of Paris
Army marches to Yorktown
1. Army marches to Yorktown
2. Yorktown surrender
3. Treaty of Paris
What is a traitor?
Someone who betrays their country
What does “impossible” mean?
Why was France important in the war?
They helped the colonists win, they gave them weapons and people to fight