Colonial Protests and Key Events
What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists threw tea into the harbor to protest the Tea Act
Which group was responsible for protests in colonial america?
Sons of Liberty
Which country helped the American colonists during the Revolution?
Answer: France.
What does the word "Boycott" mean?
Answer: To refuse to buy goods or use services as a protest.
Thomas Paine wrote which document?
Common sense
What event happened in 1770 when British soldiers shot and killed five colonists?
The Boston Massacre.
What was the role of the Sons of Liberty in the Boston Tea Party?
Throw tea in the ocean
Why did France decide to help the American colonists?
To get revenge
To get territory and power in the United States
What does patriot mean?
Colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.
Showing love for your country
What was taxed in the stamp act? Name 3 items
Newspapers, stamps, Marriage Licenses, playing cards
What was the Daughters of Liberty’s role in colonial protests?
A: They made homemade goods (like clothes and tea) to help support boycotts of British products.
How did France’s involvement change the outcome of the war?
Answer: France provided critical military support, including ships and soldiers, which helped secure American victories like at Yorktown
What is Taxes
Answer: When the government collects money
What was the main idea of "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine?
Answer: It argued that the colonies should break away from Britain and become an independent nation.
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
It was the first time the colonies united to discuss resistance against Britain and to plan how to fight back.
Name 1 way to protest non violently
Boycott
Who was the leader of the American Revolution?
George Washington
What is the meaning of "Independence"?
Answer: The state of being free from control or rule by another country, like when the colonies declared independence from Britain.
What was the point of the treaty of paris?
To end the war
Name 1 American battle strategy
Surprise attacks
Forts
Crossing rivers
What does "Revolution" mean in the context of the American Revolution?
Answer: A complete change or overthrow of the existing government, in this case, overthrowing British rule to form a new, independent government.