People of the Revolution
Who was chosen as the General of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress?
George Washington
What was the first battle of the American Revolution that was fought by local militia and minutemen?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What event started the road to the American Revolution that caused England to go into debt?
French and Indian War
Who was the author?
Thomas Jefferson
Define Boycott
To refuse to purchase something out of protest.
Who was the leader of the Son's of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
After the first battles, what was signed to officially announce our break up with England? On what date did we officially break up - Month, Day, Year?
Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
After the French and Indian War England wanted more control over the colonists so they prohibited them from crossing the __________________ when they passed the ___________________.
Appalachian Mountains, Proclamation of 1763
When was it signed? (Month, Day, Year)
July 4th, 1776
Define Repeal
To have a law or act cancelled or taken back, usually after a successful boycott.
Who was a diplomat to France during the war and authored the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What battle is considered the turning point in the war?
Who was convinced to join the colonists side in the war because of this battle?
France
Different Acts where passed without the consent of the colonists, name 3 acts and describe them.
Sugar Act - Tax on molasses and sugar
Stamp Act - Tax on official documents
Quartering Act - Quarter troops in colonists homes
Intolerable Acts - Used to punish Boston
Townshend Acts - Tax on paper, glass, lead, tea, and paint
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from England and officially started the war.
Define Bias
This is when something is only shown from your point of view with your beliefs.
Who defended the Redcoats after the Boston Massacre as their lawyer and later became the 2nd President of the United States?
John Adams
Which battle does General Cornwallis of England officially surrender?
Battle of Yorktown
How were the colonists in Boston punished under the Intolerable/Coercive Acts? What were they a punishment for?
1. No town meetings
2. Closed Boston Harbor
3. Dissolved local governments
4. Punishment for the Boston Tea Party
List 3 grievances against the king.
1. Quartering troops
2. Taken away fair and speedy trials
3. Dissolved local governments
4. Cutting off trade
5. Not giving them the right to vote in Parliament
Define Parliament
The representative government of England who passed taxes with out the consent of the colonists.
Who authored the pamphlet Common Sense to convince colonists that we should separate from England? Hint: You're a PAIN if you don't have common sense.
Thomas Paine
After the Treaty of Paris of 1783 is signed, what are the results? List at least 2.
1. Ended the American Revolution
2. England recognizes America as an independent country.
3. America gains all of the land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and north of Florida.
Why were colonists upset by all of the taxes and laws being passed? This is was the main cause of the American Revolution. Be detailed in your response.
"No Taxation Without Representation"
Colonists did not have the right to vote in Parliament.
What are the 3 Unalienable Rights listed in the Declaration. Why is it believed they cannot be taken away?
Our god given rights are:
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Pursuit of Happiness
Define the word consent and use it in a historical sentence related to the causes of the American Revolution.
To give permission.
The colonists did not give consent in Parliament to tax them.