Pre-American Revolution
American Revolution
Important Documents
Important Documents 2
Miscellaneous
100
This African American man was killed during the Boston Massacre.
Crispus Attucks
100
Where did Washington camp his troops during the winter of 1777-1778 to use the time for training?
Valley Forge
100
This author wrote the pamphlet Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
100
What were at least 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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100
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9/13
200
The event shown is...
Boston Tea Party
200
What was Ben Franklin doing during the American Revolution?
He was in France trying to get them to help the US in the war.
200
The main point of this document, written in January of 1776, was to point out the absurdity of continued loyalty to King George III.
Common Sense
200
This document proved to Britain and the rest of the world that the colonies were free.
Declaration of Independence
200
What is the other name of the French & Indian War.
Seven Years War
300
This directive from King George III said the colonists could not move past the Appalachian mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
300
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution, because it got an ally for America - France.
Battle of Saratoga
300
This document ended the French & Indian War, and resulted in France losing all its territory in North America.
Treaty of Paris 1763
300
This was the "large states plan" that wanted more representation for the larger states.
Virginia Plan
300
During the ratification of the Constitution, this group wanted to add a bill of rights to the Constitution to protect our rights and give states power.
Anti-Federalists
400
Identify the motto this is describing...
Colonists did not want to pay British taxes because they didn't get to elect representatives to the British Parliament like the citizens in Britain did.
No Taxation Without Representation
400
This battle's geography played a role because Washington and his troops had to cross an icy river in the middle of the night, to lead a surprise attack the next morning.
Crossing the Delaware River - Battle of Trenton
400
This document ended the American Revolution, and resulted in Britain losing the 13 colonies, with America's new western boundary being the Mississippi River.
Treaty of Paris 1783
400
What was one success of the Articles of Confederation?
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400
Identify the event... Farmers who were veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of debt and high taxes, and back pay.
Shay's Rebellion
500
Identify a consequence of the French & Indian War.
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500
This person's role was to help Washington train troops, and to try to get the French to help us in the war.
Marquis de Lafayette
500
This Enlightenment Philosopher influenced the writings of the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke
500
This was a series of 85 essays published in newspapers to get people to support the constitution.
The Federalist Papers
500
What were the 3 main roles of women during the American Revolution?
spy
camp follower
cook/clean/sew