Terms
Militia trained to be ready very quickly.
Became famous for alerting the colonists of the British troop's movements.
Who was Paul Revere?
Color of the British forces uniform.
What was red?
The founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence faced this if we lost.`
What is death for treason?
Tax on sugar, molasses, and other products.
What is the Sugar Act?
Name given to those who supported the American colonists.
Who were the patriots?
Commander of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
Strengths of the British forces. (2ish)
What were well trained soldiers and powerful navy.
"All men are created equal" did not include what 3 groups...
Who were women, Native Americans, and slaves?
Required all legal documents to carry an official mark showing the tax had been paid.
What is the Stamp Act?
A refusal to buy certain goods.
What is a boycott?
The author of Common Sense.
Who was Thomas Paine?
Strengths of the colonial forces. (3)
What was fight for a cause they believe in, got help from European nations, knew the terrain.
He introduced the resolution to Congress that all political connection between the colonies and Great Britain be totally dissolved.
Who was Richard Henry Lee.
Colonists were required to house British soldiers and provide them with supplies.
What is the Quartering Act?
Nickname given to the loyalists who supported the British.
Who were the tories?
British military leader sent to seize stockpile in Concord.
Who was General Gage?
Weaknesses of the Colonies forces. (2ish)
What were poorly trained soldiers and small navy.
President of Congress and 1st signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Hancock?
Stated parliament had supreme authority to govern the colonies.
What is the Declaratory Act?
A secret society opposing the British.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Man who ran the government as Secretary of Congress.
Who was Charles Thomson?
Weaknesses of the British forces (2).
What was had to cross the Atlantic Ocean and used mercenaries as soldiers.
The 5 parts of the Declaration of Independence in order.
1. Preamble
2. Rights of the People
3. Abuses of Great Britain
4. Colonial Efforts to avoid Separation
5. Declaration of Freedom
Very harsh laws meant to punish Massachusetts.
What are the Intolerable acts?