Loyalist
What does “liberty” mean?
freedom
Which war caused the British to go into debt?
French and Indian War
What is a Redcoat?
A British soldier
What does “No Taxation without Representation” mean?
Colonists should not have to pay taxes to Britain unless they have someone involved in the decision-making process.
If you were a “Son of Liberty” during the Revolution, would you be a patriot or a loyalist?
Patriot
Who was the leader of the British during the American Revolutionary War?
King George
The riot that broke out between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in 5 deaths was called ___________________
The Boston Massacre
What did the British do to repay the debt from the French and Indian War?
Tax the colonists
Which major event resulted from the Tea Tax.
Boston Tea Party
Name the first battles of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Finish this sentence: A loyalist is…
Someone who believes the colonist should stay with Britain
The First Continental Congress met because _________________
Write a letter to King George to stop
Who did the colonists choose as their Commander and Chief at the Second Continental Congress?
George Washington
Who were the Hessian soldiers?
Paid German paid soldiers who fought for the British
Name the last battle of the American Revolution.
Siege of Yorktown
Name two taxes/acts that the British forced on the colonists.
Stamp Act, tax tea, Intolerable Acts, etc
Which event officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
Why was the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga considered a sneak attack?
a small, unauthorized American force, led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, caught the British garrison completely off guard at dawn while they were still sleeping.
After the Battle of Saratoga, which country joined the war to help fight against the British?
France
What is Paul Revere famous for?
Warning the colonists that the British were coming before the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which act forced colonists to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes?
The Quartering Act
Who became the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What important letter was written to the King on July 4, 1776? {Hint: This letter listed the complaints the colonists had against the king}
Declaration of Independence
What is a “minuteman?”
A colonist who fought against the British
What is one thing that King George did in response to the Boston Tea Party?
Passed the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
Passed the Boston Port Act, which closed the port of Boston until damages from the Boston Tea Party were paid.