Causes of the Revolution
What does the phrase "taxation without representation" mean?
Colonists were taxed by Britain without having representatives in Parliament.
What was the "Shot Heard Around the World"?
The first gunfire at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the Revolution.
How did the Revolution affect enslaved people?
Some gained freedom by fighting for the British or Americans, but slavery largely persisted.
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution in what year?
The Treaty of Paris (1783).
What city did American forces capture in 1775 without significant resistance?
Montreal
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To tax printed materials in the colonies to raise revenue for Britain.
Why is George Washington a key figure in the American Revolution?
He served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
What was the role of women during the Revolution?
Women supported the war by managing farms, businesses, and serving as nurses or spies.
What were some economic challenges faced by the U.S. after the Revolution?
Loss of trade with Britain.
Why did the American invasion of Quebec fail?
Quebec's fortification, harsh winter, and lack of French support
Why was the Boston Tea Party significant?
It was a protest against the Tea Act, showing colonial resistance to British policies.
Which battle effectively ended the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first governing document of the U.S.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution.
Who fled to Canada during the Revolution, and how did they influence it?
Loyalists; they introduced British institutions and Protestantism.
What were the Intolerable Acts, and why did they anger colonists?
Harsh laws passed to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party, limiting self-government.
What role did France play in the American Revolution?
France provided military support, funding, and naval assistance to the Americans.
How did the Revolution impact Indigenous peoples?
Many allied with Britain to protect their lands, but they lost territory regardless of the war’s outcome.
How did the Bill of Rights protect individual freedoms?
It guaranteed rights like freedom of speech, and religion
How did the Treaty of Paris impact Canada?
It established the U.S.-Canada border
How did the Proclamation of 1763 contribute to colonial dissatisfaction?
It restricted settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, frustrating colonists eager for land in the fertile Ohio Valley
How come the the British could not retreat from Yorktown
The French Navy blockade
How did the American Revolution inspire other movements worldwide?
It inspired the French Revolution
How did the American Revolution change global politics?
It inspired other nations to seek independence and challenge monarchies.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Act of 1791?
To divide Canada into Upper and Lower regions with separate governments for English and French speakers.