Revolution
True or false: Revolution means "to turn around."
True
On December 16, 1773, American colonists dumped 342 boxes of tea into Boston harbor. What is this event called?
The Boston Tea Party
Who was the commanding General of the American army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: A revolution is usually peaceful and begins with a meeting between the king and his people.
False
When Great Britain issued the Stamp Act, colonists in Boston boycotted many British goods. What does boycott mean?
What is a militia?
A group of citizens that volunteer to serve in the army.
What day was the Declaration of Independence officially printed?
July 4, 1776
What is a revolution?
A sudden change in government.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A law from King George III that did not allow the colonists to move west of the 13 colonies.
Who wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense, which helped convince the colonists to declare independence?
Thomas Paine
What does independence mean?
The freedom to have your own government.
What causes people to revolt against their government?
They feel like they are being treated unfairly, they want a different form of government, etc.
True or False: The Declaration of Independence caused the American Revolution.
False
Which individual melted their forks and spoons to provide metal to make bullets for American soldiers?
Abigail Adams
According to the Declaration of Independence, all people have the right to what three things?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The American Revolution is a good example of a political revolution. Name another country that revolted against their government.
France, Haiti, Russia, etc.
Why did Great Britain tax the American Colonies?
They had debt from the French and Indian War
What did Benjamin Franklin do to help the colonists during the American Revolution?
He went to France to get help
How did the Declaration of Independence help the colonists to win the Revolutionary War?
It gave them hope and a purpose to fight the British AND it set expectations for the new government to come.