The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Where were the Battles of Lexington and Concord fought?
Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?
Breed's Hill
Who was responsible for writing the majority of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What type of writing was "Common Sense?"
A pamphlet
Which act required colonists to house British soldiers during the Revolutionary War?
The Quartering Act
This specialized group was part of the militia, and were ready to fight within a minute's notice.
the Minutemen
Although the British were able to successfully capture the hill, why do most historians consider this a "win" for the Patriots?
Because the British lost a huge amount of men, and the Patriots did not.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Paine says that government's sole purpose is to protect life, liberty and ____.
property
Which act put a tax on all paper products?
The Stamp Act
We do not know who fired the first shot at Lexington, but it is viewed as the first shot of the Revolution. This has become known as ________.
The shot heard 'round the world
Three.
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Rally the troops, win foreign allies, and to announce the creation of a new country.
What country was Thomas Paine born in?
England
Which act got rid of the Stamp Act, but declared that it could be replaced at any time?
The Declaratory Act
What reason did the British have for invading Lexington and Concord?
They were looking for weapons the patriots had stored.
General Prescott ordered his men to hold their fire until they could see what?
The whites of the redcoats' eyes
What phrase did Thomas Jefferson take and alter from Thomas Paine’s Common Sense while writing the Declaration of Independence?
"Life, Liberty, and Property/The Pursuit of Happiness"
What role did Thomas Paine's Common Sense play in inspiring the colonists' fight for independence from Great Britain?
It convinced more people to support the idea of breaking away from England.
Which act put a tax on tea, lead, paint, glass, and more?
The Townshend Acts
Although he was not the only one to do so, this member of the Sons of Liberty is known for warning Lexington and Concord of the oncoming British attack.
Paul Revere
The Battle of Bunker Hill followed a siege on what city?
Boston
What does this quote mean: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.They are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.""
Everyone is born equal, and deserve God-given rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What two main points did Common Sense argue for?
Separation from Europe and the formation of a Democratic Republic
Which acts were meant to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts