war 1
Who was picked to lead the Continental Army
George Washington
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.
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 was the Goal of the Olive Branch Petition
- Try to make peace with the King one more time
At the Battle of Dorchester heights, Washington and his army recaptured Boston. Assess the
impact of the recapture of Boston on American morale during the Revolutionary War.
was the City that the Revolution had started in. It held a lot of significance because of that. When the Patriots recaptured the city it was a big boost in the beliefs of the Patriots and the cause of independence.
How did Friedrich Von Steuben help the Continental Army?
- He trained Washingtons Army at Valley forge turning them into a lethal fighting force
During the Boston Tea Party the Sons of Liberty dressed up like.
- Native Americans
Which of the following actions was taken by the Second Continental Congress?
- They established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as commander.
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 did the victory at the battle of Trenton affect the morale of the Continental Army?
positively affected morale as it turned the tide of the War in the Colonists favor
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.
The Committees of Correspondence were created by the American colonists in the years before the Revolution. Which of the following best explains how the Committees of Correspondence contributed to colonial resistance against British rule?
- They helped spread information rapidly and coordinate responses among the colonies.
Why are the Battles of Lexington and Concord often considered the “shot heard ‘round the
world”? Include both immediate and broader impacts.
- 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.
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.
Which of the following best explains why the Intolerable Acts angered the American colonists?
- They punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, restricting self-government and inflaming colonial resistance.
Explain how the policy of salutary neglect shaped the political and economic development of the American colonies. Then analyze why the end of this policy after 1763 led to growing tensions between Britain and the colonies. Use specific examples to support your response.
- 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. When King George III began limiting the power of the colonies through the navigation Acts it frustrated them because they had always been allowed to do what they wanted.
The Stamp Act of 1765 led to widespread protest in the colonies. Evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of colonial resistance—such as petitions, boycotts, and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty—in shaping British decisions. Which form of resistance do you think had the greatest impact, and why?
- The boycotts were very effective at pestering the King. The colonists would use different methods. Boycotting was very effective because it would hurt the British economy. Petitioning was not as effective as boycotting, because the King would not read the petitions.
- Which form of resistance do you think had the greatest impact, and why? - This is an opinion, you must explain your answer to get this part of the question right.
Between 1763 and 1776, the slogan “No taxation without representation” became a powerful
rallying cry in the American colonies. Evaluate the extent to which this slogan reflected
legitimate colonial grievances versus political rhetoric intended to unify resistance. In your
answer:Analyze specific British policies (e.g. the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, tea taxes) and
explain how they contributed to the colonial claim that taxation without representation was
unjust.
No Taxation without representation was both rallying cry and rhetoric. 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.
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 of 1765 was the first coordinated meeting of representatives from multiple colonies to protest British policies. Evaluate the significance of the Stamp Act Congress in the development of colonial unity and resistance. In your answer: Explain the strategies the Congress used to communicate grievances to Britain and influence policy.
- 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. They eventually will also send the Declaration of Independence.
What was the purpose of Paul Revere’s ride on April 18, 1775?
- To warn colonists that British troops were approaching Lexington and Concord.