Causes
What was one major reason colonists wanted independence from Britain?
They were unhappy with high taxes without representation.
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
What document declared the colonies free from British rule?
Declaration of Independence
What was one outcome of the American Revolution?
America gained independence from Britain.
They said, No taxation.... (complete the sentence)
"without representation."
Which woman is the wife of George Washington and helped the American American Revolution by lending support to the troops?
Martha Washington.
Which battle is considered the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
The preamble of the Declaration of Indepence is an....
Introduction
Which country became an ally of the United States during the war?
France, Spain, Russia or the Dutch
What was the name of the event where colonists protested against British taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which battle showed other countries that the colonists in America could actually win and caused them to support their side of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Declaration of Independence declared that everyone is created....
Equal
The treaty stated that America was now an independent....
Country or Nation
Which act imposed taxes on everyday items like paper and glass?
The Townshend Acts
What story did we read about the brother and sister who helped the Patriots during the American Revolution?
The Scarlet Stockings Spy
Where did the final major battle of the American Revolution take place?
Yorktown
What document ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris (1783).
What did the Treaty of Paris recognize?
American independence and the boundaries of the new nation.
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?
It was a meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies to discuss colonial grievances.
Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the end of the war?
General Cornwallis.
What was the last major battle fought before the Treaty of Paris?
Battle of Yorktown
Which document outlined the rights of citizens and the government’s responsibilities? (starts with a c)
The Constitution.
Who negotiated the Treaty of Paris? (3 people)
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay