War 1
Who was picked to lead the Continental Army
George Washington
How did Friedrich Von Steuben help the Continental Army?
He trained Washingtons Army at Valley forge turning them into a lethal fighting force
What act was the Boston Tea Party protesting?
The Tea Act
Which of the following actions was taken by the Second Continental Congress?
They established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as commander.
What was the Goal of the Olive Branch Petition
Try to make peace with the King one more time
Why is the battle of Dorchester Heights significant?
The Continental Army forced the British to retreat from Boston, reclaiming the city the revolution started in.
Who was Marquis De Lafayette
A Frenchman who helped the Continental Army
The Townshend Acts placed taxes on goods imported to the colonies. How did colonial leaders respond, and what was the effect?
Colonial leaders organized boycotts and protests, which increased unity and resistance against Britain.
Which of the following was a major result of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
The United States was officially recognized as independent, and borders were established.
Colonists were not considered British Citizens. Why did they want to be British citizens instead of, "subjects of the crown?"
Being British citizens meant that they would have representation in parliament. This would allow them to voice their frustrations over the Kings Taxes, it also meant they would have more control over the colonies and decisions made about the Colonies.
How was the battle of Trenton important for the Revolutionary War?
It positively affected morale as Washington secured a huge win, it also convinced soldiers to rejoin the effort to fight when their contracts expired.
Although the British won the Battle of Bunker Hill, why was it considered a moral victory for the Americans?
They inflicted heavy casualties and showed they could stand up to British forces.
What is the purpose of the Intolerable acts?
They punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, restricting self-government, closing the Boston Harbor, and establishing Massachusetts as a Royal Colony.
What is Salutary Neglect?
Salutary Neglect is the fact that the colonies had been ignored by most British Kings. They had been free to do business with whoever they wanted whenever they wanted.
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondance?
They helped spread information rapidly and coordinate responses among the colonies.
What happened at Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the War. When the first shot was fired it started a chain reaction where the colonists were officially at war against the King. It also started the events that would eventually lead to the founding of the United States as an independent country.
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
It convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans.
Which outcome of the Boston Massacre helped fuel colonial resistance?
Propaganda and stories of British soldiers killing colonists increased anti-British sentiment.
The Stamp Act congress (First Continental Congress) worked together after the passage of the stamp act to address the taxes, how did they do this?
The Stamp Act Congress was where the colonist had a meeting to discuss how they wanted to respond to the Stamp Act imposed on them by King George III. It was the first time where representatives from the colonies had officially met to discus their issues with the King. The Colonists decided to respond to the King by issuing the Declaration of Rights and explaining how he as violated their rights as Englishman.
What part of the Intolerable Acts allowed British soldiers to remove Colonists from their homes and stay there?
The Quartering Act
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
Officially ended the Revolutionary War, and gave the United States independence from England.
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown (1781)?
It marked the final major victory for the Americans and led to British surrender.
Why did the Boston Tea Party occur in 1773?
Colonists wanted to destroy British tea to protest taxes and monopolies.
What is the purpose of the rallying cry. "No Taxation without representation"?
The Colonists were frustrated because they did not have representation in Parliament, where they could voice their opinions on the taxes. As the King began implementing more taxes like the sugar act and stamp act, it became the rallying cry that was chanted at boycotts throughout the colonies.
What was the purpose of Paul Revere’s ride on April 18, 1775?
To warn colonists that British troops were approaching Lexington and Concord.