Revolutionary War 1
It required the colonists to allow British solders to live in their homes
What was the Quartering Act
The colonists were protesting the Tea Act which said they could only purchase tea from the India Tea Company
What were the tea parties?
This happened during the Battles at Lexington and Concord when Thomas Gage ordered British soldiers to seize supplies in Concord, but to leave the colonists alone and to disperse (NOT FIRE).
What is "The shot heard 'round the world?"
Four parts of the Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Declaration of Natural Rights
List of Grievances
Resolution of Independence
Taxed everything made from paper
What is the Stamp Act
Information was published in the Massachusetts Gazette.
What is how the communication about the tea boycott was shared with the colonies?
The document sent to the King to try to compromise with Great Britain.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
Taxation without Representation
What was the biggest grievance colonists had against the King and Parliament?
Only British citizens who lived in England were allowed to vote for members of Parliament.
What is who could vote for representatives in Parliament?
Was heard to say the famous words, "give me liberty or give me death."
Who was Patrick Henry?
George Washington was made General of the Continental Army, A Navy was established, ports were open to trade with other countries, a Committee of Five was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence.
What is some of the actions taken by the Second Continental Congress?
Number of signers of the Declaration of Independence
England was still trying to pay for debt incurred during the French & Indian War, and felt the colonists should have to pay for it since it was protecting colonists.
What is why Parliament raised taxes for the American Colonies?
This was Parliament's response after the tea parties.
What were the Coercive acts?
What is Patriots
Colonists who wanted independence were called this
First signer of the Declaration of Independence
Colonists who supported the King
What are Loyalists
What were the Intolerable Acts.
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
What is how the Revolutionary War ended?