Colonial Life
What was the primary 'cash crop' grown in the southern colonies, such as Virginia?
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This 1775 battle, often misnamed, showed the resolve of colonial militias despite a British victory.
The Battle Of Bunker Hill
Who led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
King George III was the ruler of this nation during the American Revolution.
Great Britain
In colonial New England, this was the main reason settlers established many different schools.
Religion
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this date.
July 4th, 1776
This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, ending with British surrender in 1781.
The Battle of Yorktown
This Founding Father helped secure French support for the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
The British government imposed this tax on paper and associated goods in 1765, angering colonists.
Stamp Act
Why would colonial families have large numbers of children?
(Varied Answers)
What 3 natural rights are specifically mentioned in the Declaration?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
This French military officer is known for helping professionalize the Continental Army.
Marquis de Lafayette
Known for his fiery speeches, this Virginian declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
What was the fundamental issue colonists had with the British Empire?
Taxation without representation.
Colonists in this region relied on shipbuilding and fishing as major parts of their economy.
New England
The Declaration of Independence was addressed primarily to this monarch.
King George III
This treaty, signed in 1783, officially ended the Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris
This lawyer volunteered to defend British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre even though he identified as a Patriot.
John Adams
This act allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, leading to the Boston Tea Party.
Tea Act
This was the title of the colonist who was assigned to make sure everyone else was attending church.
The captain of the watch
What was the main purpose of the Declaration?
To declare to the world the intentions and ideals of the new American nation
Why did the actions of Francis Marion (The 'Swamp Fox') help the United States end the war?
(Varied answers)
This Founding Father and author of "Common Sense" urged Americans to support independence from Britain.
Thomas Paine
What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?
To punish the colonies for their disobedience (Boston Tea Party)