Obey, Minion!
Define congress.
Lawmaking body
Why did the colonists throw tea into the harbor?
Did not want to be forced to buy tea from one company / protest British taxes
How did the First Continental Congress try to make Great Britain repeal the Intolerable Acts?
Sent Declaration of Rights to Parliament / asked to repeal the Intolerable Acts, which included a bill of rights and a list of complaints / sent petition
Why might the delegates be accused of treason?
Declare independence from the British government, refusing to obey the commands of the government
What challenges did the Continental army face?
Not well trained, few resources, financing difficult, could not agree on a strategy, local militias
What was the Stamp Act?
Taxed every piece of printed paper
How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
Punished colonists by passing the Coercive Acts / shut down Boston harbor
What important event let the British know that the colonists were ready for war?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Describe the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence.
Part 1) Intro, rights all people have that cannot be taken away
Part 2) ways king violated colonists’ rights
Part 3) Declares 13 colonies independent (united states)
What convinced the French to support the colonists in the war against the British?
American victory at Saratoga
What were the Townshend Acts?
Placed tariffs, or taxes, on products coming into the colonies, glass, tea, lead, paper
What were the main actions of the Intolerable Acts?
1. Shut down Boston Harbor
2. Colonists shelter British soldiers
3. Massachusetts placed under martial law, giving the British military control
What action transformed the Second Continental Congress into a government?
Created its own army, began printing its own money
What are two grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?
British cutting off trade, taxes, robbed seas/ravaged our coasts, burnt towns, destroyed lives of our people
What were the various ways that women supported the war effort?
Worked as nurses, cooks soldiers, spies / many joined the army / taught children how to be reasonable and responsible adults
How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?
1. Boycott british products
2. Harass tax collectors
3. Refuse to pay the taxes
Who were the Loyalists and the Patriots?
Loyalists = People loyal to Great Britain
Patriots = Colonists opposed to Britain’s actions and policies
What caused some delegates to change their minds about going to war?
British ignore the Olive Branch petition, declare the colonies rebellious, banned all trade with the colonies
Why did Thomas Jefferson agree to take out the section of the Declaration of Independence condemning slavery?
Founders were divided over slavery
The defeat of the English at the battle of Yorktown was a military factor that led to the end of the American Revolution. What was one economic factor ($)? What was one political factor (help)?
Economic: Salomon gave Washington money when they needed food, clothing, supplies
Political: French allies trapped British troops
What caused the Boston Massacre?
Boston colonists yelling insults at British guard
Who assumed much of the responsibility for keeping the colonists informed about protests of the Intolerable Acts?
Committees of Correspondence
Who were the editors of Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams
Describe some of the strengths of the British army.
Army best, well trained, had supplies, had mercenaries like the brutal Hessian / hired 30,000 soldiers
Who won the American Revolutionary War?
The United States