Revolutionary War
What was the tax on paper goods?
Stamp Act
7 Year Conflict over land; Britian defeated France
French and Indian War
Who was involved in the French & Indian War and what sides were they on?
The British fought against the French & Indians
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence because he was well educated and an eloquent writer?
Thomas Jefferson
This required colonists to house British Soldiers
Quartering Act
What battle ended the American Revolution?
Yorktown
What did the colonists boycott?
British goods
List 2 of the grievances found in the Declaration of Independence that cite the reasons why the colonies wanted to "break up" with Great Britain.
This will vary-- taxes, quartering act, times of peace, trial by jury, etc..
Who was chosen as president of the first Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
This was the 1st tax passed by the British in 1764 to help pay for the French and Indian War.
Sugar Act
The riot that broke out between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in 5 deaths was called...
The Boston Massacre
This slogan describes when the people were required to pay taxes to a government authority without having any say in that government's policies.
No taxation without representation!
What was the treaty called that ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
Groups that went against British rule and believed in freedom. Seen as terrorists by the British.
Sons of Liberty/ Daughters of Liberty
What was the cause of the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
First battle of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
What did Britain gain from winning the war against France?
The Ohio River Valley- France lost all of its territory in the New World
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
First Continental Congress sent an appeal to King George III to stop oppressing the colonists and allow representation.
Loyalist and Patriots
Taxed all imports (glass, paint, lead, paper) to the colonies after the repeal of the stamp act; this act told colonist Parliament still thought Parliament was in control
Townshend Act
This battle happened in New Jersey, and George Washington was the general. It's famous because Washington crossed the Delaware River.
Battle of Trenton
What city was was both the first and second Continental Congress held in?
Philadelphia
What is the name of the British government?
Parliament
Who did Benedict Arnold conspire with to give information about West Point?
Major John Andre