French and Indian War
Which two nations fought during the French and Indian War?
Britain and France
What group was known as "the redcoats" before and during the Revolutionary War?
British Solders
A popular slogan chanted among angry colonists during this time was "No taxation without..." what?
"...representation."
Patrick Henry is famous for saying, "Give me Liberty or give me..."
"...death."
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
It was the American colonies' way of declaring that they were no longer under British rule, and that they were an independent country.
A majority of Native Americans sided with which nation?
France
What group was known as The Patriots before and during the Revolutionary War?
American colonists who believed in the right of the colonies to govern themselves. Colonists who believed in freedom from British rule.
What did the Sugar Act tax?
Any item containing sugar, such as molasses or syrups.
This event saw The Sons of Liberty dressing as Native Americans and dumping British tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did France have a better relationship with Native Americans than the British?
They traded fur with the Natives and treated them more fairly. British colonists took more native land.
To whom were the "loyalists" loyal to?
The king of England.
What did the Stamp Act require colonists to purchase?
It required colonists to pay for a stamp on any official paper, such as newspapers, playing cards, land deeds and marriage licenses.
Name three forms of protest used by the colonists during this time.
Writing letters
boycotting
vandalism (tea parties)
Violence (tar and feathering)
civil disobedience
What two other famous founding fathers helped write the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
What was the name of the exchange of goods between "The Old World" and the "New World" called?
The Columbus Exchange
A group of American colonists who engaged in protests against British rule.
All imported goods, such as tea, paint, lead, glass, etc.
What event was known as a massacre to many Patriots, but seen as an unfortunate accident by The British?
The Boston Massacre
What three groups of people were left out of the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence when it was written.
Women, Native Americans and African Americans
What land did Britain and France fight over during the French and Indian War?
Name at least one member of the Sons of Liberty.
John Adams
Sam Adams
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
It required them to house British soldiers.
It turned Boston into a military base.
It closed Boston Harbor.
Who rode from Boston to warn other Patriots of the coming British troops?
Paul Revere
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed and made official by the Second Continental Congress?
July 4, 1776