Causes of War
What was one of the main reasons the British were taxing the Colonists?
British taxed the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War.
What was the first battle of the Revolution?
Lexington
Who was chosen to command the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who were Loyalists?
People that were loyal to Britain.
When was the Declaration signed?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted as a result of The First Continental Congress. It was signed in 1776
What was "taxation without representation?"
Colonists felt taxes were unfair and they had no representation or say in the matter.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for Patriots?
They gained support of France and Spain
Who was the King of England during this time?
King George the 3rd
Who were Patriots?
People who fought for their Independence from the British.
What were some of the difficulties the men faced at Valley Forge.
Lack of food and supplies. Cold weather and disease.
What was the Boston Massacre and how did it start?
Five colonists were killed in the streets of Boston when British soldiers fired upon them. It started when arguing broke out and snowballs were being thrown at the soldiers.
What is the significance of the battle of Yorktown?
It was the last major battle in the Revolution
Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were fence sitters?
People who were neutral during the Revolution.
Who became famous for their ride on horseback warning that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on all paper goods such as legal documents and playing cards.
Why was Washington’s decision to cross the Delaware and launch a surprise attack on the Hessians a risk he was willing to take?
He knew his men needed a victory to boost their morale. There was fear that many men would not reenlist in the army once their time was up.
Who were the Hessians?
A group from Germany that the British hired to fight for them.
Where is Valley Forge?
southeastern Pennsylvania
Name at least two advantages the Colonists had over the British.
They knew the region, they used suprise attacks, (Guerilla warfare)spying, Had more to lose. (Were fighting for their freedom) Eventually had help from other nations like France.
What was the Quartering Act?
Colonists had to allow British soldiers in need into their homes.
What happened at the battle of Bunker Hill, and where did the battle actually take place?
The battle took place at Breed's Hill and the Patriots ran out of ammo but did very well against the British. It boosted their moral.
Name at least 3 of the 5 men chosen to come up with a draft of the Declaration of Independence.
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
A revolutionary War hero who would later turn on the country.
What 3 main things did the men want the Declaration to state?
The 3 things the men wanted Jefferson to include in the Declaration was : What made a good government, next was why King George was unjust, and finally, state that colonists were free from Britain.