Colonial Acts and Taxes
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To raise money to pay for British debts from the French and Indian War.
What were the first battles of the American Revolution fought?
Lexington and Concord.
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington –
What is one key ideal mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
"All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
What was the name of the group of men who organized protests and opposed the Stamp Act?
Sons of Liberty.
Which law required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The Quartering Act.
Which battle was the turning point of the American Revolution, convincing France to join the colonists?
The Battle of Saratoga.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It was an agreement that counted each enslaved person as three-fifths of a person for purposes of representation and taxation.
What were some ways women contributed to the colonial resistance?
Women helped by organizing boycotts, making homemade goods, and spreading revolutionary ideas.
Why were the Intolerable Acts significant?
They punished colonists by removing self-rule and closing Boston Harbor.
What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown?
The British surrendered, effectively ending the war.
Which Founding Father helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris and was known for his diplomacy?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the Declaration of Independence say people could do if their government became oppressive?
People could overthrow or replace the government if it became oppressive.
What was the role of the Continental Congress in the colonial resistance?
The Continental Congress helped the colonies unite, make decisions, and organize actions to oppose British policies.
What did the colonists mean by the phrase “No taxation without representation”?
Colonists believed they should not be taxed without having representation in Parliament.
Why was the Winter at Valley Forge significant?
It helped train the Continental Army to become stronger, with better tactics which helped them win
Which Founding Father helped organize the Boston Tea Party and was a strong leader in the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
How is the U.S. Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution created a stronger central government with the power to tax, regulate trade, and maintain an army, unlike the Articles of Confederation, which gave most power to the states.
What was the Boston Tea Party, and why did it happen?
Colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.
How did colonists respond to the British acts such as the Townshend Acts?
They boycotted British goods and protested against taxation.
What was the Treaty of Paris, and why was it important?
It is a document that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
Who was a key advocate for independence in the Continental Congress and helped convince others to vote for it?
John Adams
What was the Great Compromise, and how did it shape the U.S. government?
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and representation based on population in the House.
What were three ways colonists opposed the Stamp Act?
Boycotting British goods, rioting, and writing letters to British officials.