Acts and more:
Which Act required colonists to house British soldiers?
Quartering Act
What was the purpose of Paul Reveres Midnight Ride?
Warn colonists of the approaching British Troops.
After the battle of Lexington and Concord, what action did the continental army take?
Attacked Fort Ticonderoga
What was a significant outcome of The Treaty of Paris?
US was recognized as an independent nation
What was the significance of the borders established in the Treaty of Paris?
Defined the new nations territory and future expansion
What was the primary reason the colonists were frustrated with British taxation after the French and Indian War?
They had no representatives in Parliament to voice their concerns.
What was one reason colonists were hesitant to start a war with Britain?
Believed Britain was to powerful
Feared losing their homes
Wanted to maintain trade relations
Why did the British struggle to take Bunker Hill despite having more troops?
Colonists had stronger defenses and were more motivated
How did US primarily influence the costs of the Revolutionary War?
Personal loans, certificates and treasury notes
What role did wealthy individuals play in financing the war?
Provided loans that were often not repaid
A confrontation where British soldiers killed 5 colonists
How did the events leading to the American Revolution demonstrate the principle of civil disobedience?
Colonists protested laws they believed were unjust, despite potential consequences.
What was the significance of the phrase, "Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes"
Strategy to conserve ammunition
What was one consequence of the British refusal to leave military outposts after the treaty?
US had no power to enforce treaty.
What was the estimated death toll of the Revolutionary War?
25,700
What was the immediate consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
Coercive Acts were enacted to punish Massachusetts.
Why did the First Continental Congress decide against declaring war with Britain initially?
They wanted to negotiate peacefully first.
How did the Battle of Bunker Hill affect the morale of the colonists?
Excited them and encouraged more to enlist.
What reflects a failure of the Treaty of Paris?
Native Americans interests were ignored in the treaty.
What was one of the favorable terms for the US in the Treaty of Paris?
Allowed to fish off the coast of Canada
Intolerable Acts were designed to:
Punish Massachusetts and deter other colonies from rebellion
How did Sons of Liberty primarily protest against British policies?
Destroying British property and attacking officials
What event marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Why did so many loyalists leave the US after the war?
Offered land in Canada
Unhappy with new government
Feared retributions from Patriots.
What happened at Valley Forge?
Harsh conditions from 1777-1778. Cold weather, diseases, food shortages. Despite all this, the army became better trained and more united under leadership of George Washington