Events of the American Revolution
This famous 1776 document announced that the colonies were breaking away from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
Britain enacted this act in attempt to recover costs from the French and Indian War by placing taxes on sugar and molasses.
The Sugar Act
To refuse to use or buy something
Boycott
This symbol on a map shows directions like north, south, east, and west.
Compass rose
What war led to the American Revolution?
The French and Indian War
What battles were known as "shot heard 'round the world"?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What Act was a tax imposed on all paper products?
The Stamp Act
When one person or one company controls all or almost all of something — like a product or service — so no one else can compete.
Monopoly
This document, written in 1787, set up the rules for how the United States government works.
The Constitution
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians fought together against Great Britain and its American colonies.
What was the final battle of the American Revolution that ended with General Cornwallis surrendering.
The Battle of Yorktown
This event in 1770, where British soldiers killed 5 colonists, increased anger toward Britain and pushed the colonies closer to revolution.
The Boston Massacre
What does tyranny mean?
Tyranny means one person or group has all the power and uses it in a harsh or unfair way.
During which war was the “Star-Spangled Banner” written?
The War of 1812
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called that protect individual freedoms like speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
The Bill of Rights
What officially ended the Revolutionary War and gave the colonies their independence from Great Britain?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
These harsh laws were passed by Britain to punish Boston after the Tea Party and closed the Boston Harbor.
The Intolerable Acts
What is it called when an army surrounds a place, like a city or fort, to try to capture it by cutting off food, supplies, or reinforcements.
A Siege
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What were the 3 main reasons we went to war against Britain in the War of 1812?
1. Impressment of American sailors
2. Britain was blocking American trade
3. Britain was giving weapons and support to Native Americans
Although the colonies lost this battle it showed that the colonists could stand up to British troops.
Battle of Bunker Hill
In effort to keep peace with the Native Americans, King George III prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation of 1763
A form of government in which the people who live in a political unit have the right to make policies and laws for themselves. They are not ruled by an outside country or other authority.
Self-government
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South American, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Antarctica
How does the Constitution guard against Tyranny
The Constitution guards against tyranny by dividing power between branches of government, allowing each branch to check the others, and sharing power between the national and state governments.