Causes of the Revolution
How did the Stamp Act contribute to the Boston Massacre?
Colonists angered by the British taxes took our their frustrations on British troops, which led the to fire at the colonist
This person designed and made the first American flag with stars and stripes?
Who is Betsy Ross?
What is the introduction to the Declaration of Independence called?
What is The Preamble?
What is a siege?
What is when one army surrounds another?
Most Native Americans supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War.
False
What battle marked the start of the armed conflict between colonists and the British at the beginning of the American Revolution?
What is The Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Who was the French noble who convinced France to send thousands of trained soldiers to help the Patriot cause?
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
What is to declare independence from Britain
What hardships did soldiers face at Valley Forge?
What are Harsh winters, lack of clothes, suffering diseases.
The Declaration of Independence declares ALL people are created equal.
False
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the colonists?
It proved the colonists could fight back, even though they had to retreat.
This person asked Congress to allow free African Americans to enlist in the Continental Army?
Who is General George Washington?
What are the three unalienable rights outlined in the Declaration?
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
What advantage did the Americans have in terms of their land?
What is they were fighting on their own land?
Everyone who signed the Declaration of Independence was immediately known as a traitor to Great Britain?
True
Why was it difficult for General Washington to train his army?
- He didn't have enough supplies
- The American militias from the different states did not trust each other
- His soldiers were mainly farmers, not professional soldiers
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Which document inspired Colonists to join the Patriot Cause?
What is Common Sense?
What did the British promise enslaved people who fought for them?
What is freedom?
What is from the people?
Which roles did women play in supporting the American Revolution?
- Running family businesses and farms in the absence of men
- Spying on the British troops
- Helped provide, food, water, clothes, medicine, and supplies
Who was the traitor of the United States who switched to help the British?
Who is Benedict Arnold?
This is a grievance listed against King George III
What was the colonists were denied their right to self government?
In the Treaty of Paris 1782, what does it state about the United States?
What is that The United States is an independent nation?
Thomas Paine advocated for a democratic government.
True