History Skills
An artifact from a historical event is an example of...
A primary source
These people lived in America before European settlers, had their own cultures and lived off the land.
Native Americans
What's one reason why American's were starting to dislike British rule
Taxes, Desire for Independence, Violating rights
A patriot is someone who
Wants to rebel against the British and create their own country
Name 1 event that led to the American Revolution
...
If someone were to write a book on Abraham Lincoln using accounts from other sources, this would be a
Secondary Source
This war between France and Britain in the 1750's caused taxes to be raised in the Colonies
French Indian War
Boston Massacre
A loyalist is someone who
The first battle of the Revolutionary War, the first shot fired was known as "Shot Heard Round the World"
Lexington and Concord
This type of source is an explanation of an event from someone who used firsthand accounts from OTHER sources
Primary Source
When a country rules an area outside of their country to increase its wealth and power. This settlement is called a...
Colony
This pamphlet claimed that people are the source of power and that citizens should run their own government instead of a King/Queen.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Declaration of Independence.
This agreement in 1783 between Britian and America officially ended the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris
These words help you understand questions better on word problems, and are used often in academic settings.
Academic power words
Why did Britain choose to set up colonies, also known as colonialism
To gain power and wealth through trade and religious freedom.
This famous protest was a result of British Taxes remaining on Tea resulting in this unique protest.
Boston Tea Party
The speech "GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH" was written by this man
Patrick Henry
This battle (the final battle where Silly Billy was killed) lead to the surrender of Britian
(you are not expected to know this)
Battle of Yorktown
An example of an academic power word is...
Any academic power word
In what colony did the Battle of Lexington and Concord happen (you are not expected to know this)
This act was in response to the Boston Tea Party. Resulting in the closure of the Boston Harbor and British troops being stationed in Colonial homes
Intolerable Acts
This phrase was used to protest the Colonies being taxed by Britian without having an opportunity to participate in the British government
No Taxation without Representation
(you are not expected to know this)
1775