The Acts
What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act?
To tax printed materials in the colonies
Which war caused Britain to impose taxes on the American colonies?
The French and Indian War
Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where did the first battle of the American Revolution take place?
Lexington and Concord
How many colonies declared independence from Great Britain?
13
Which act imposed taxes on glass, paper, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
What was the colonists' main grievance against the Stamp Act?
Taxation without Representation
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What year did the American Revolution officially end?
1783
What was the Proclamation of 1763 intended to do?
Prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
Which event led to the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Acts
What did the Declaration of Independence accuse King George III of doing?
Violating the colonists' rights
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won but suffered heavy losses
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
What were the Intolerable Acts also known as?
The Coercive Acts
How did the Boston Massacre affect colonial opinion of the British?
It increased anti-British sentiment and anger
Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?
What did the battles at Lexington and Concord demonstrate about the colonists?
They were willing to fight for their rights
How did the American Revolution impact other nations?
It inspired other countries to fight for their independence
How did the colonists respond to the Intolerable Acts?
By forming the First Continental Congress
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?
It convinced France to support the American cause
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain
What was a major reason for the American defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776?
Inexperienced Soldiers
What percentage of the colonial population were Patriots supporting the revolution?
Approximately 40-45%