Causes of the Revolution
The law that required colonists to pay taxes on printed items.
What is the stamp act
This man served as the commander of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington
This document written mainly by Thomas Jefferson Declared independence in 1776.
What is the Deceleration of Independence
These American colonists remained loyal to Britain during the war.
Who are Loyalists?
This idea means people agree to give government power in exchange for protection of their rights.
What is Social Contract?
The slogan used by colonists protesting taxes.
What is no taxation without representation
The patriot that wrote Common Sense.
Who is Thomas Paine
This phrase means colonists wanted a say in government decisions.
What is “No taxation without representation”?
These colonists supported independence from Britain.
Who are Patriots?
This idea says government power should be limited to protect citizens’ rights.
What is Limited Government?
This event happened in 1770 where British soldiers killed 5 colonists in Boston.
What is the Boston Massacre
The silversmith that is famous for his midnight ride warning the colonists that the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere
This Enlightenment idea says people have rights like life, liberty, and property.
What are Natural Rights?
This group organized protests and resisted British policies.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
This idea means the government is divided into separate branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
This Protest in 1773 involved colonists dumping tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party
This king ruled over Britain during the revolution.
Who is King George III
This philosopher believed the government gets its power from the people.
Who is John Locke?
This role was taken on by many women who managed farms and businesses while men were away at war.
What is running households and businesses?
This idea allows each branch of government to limit the others.
What are Checks and Balances?
These British laws were passed after the Boston Tea Party.
What is the intolerable acts
This French man helped train and fight with the Continental Army.
Who is Marquis de Lafayette
This principle means the government must answer to the people.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This term describes the boycott of British goods by colonists.
What is non-importation?
This idea says that laws apply equally to everyone, even leaders.
What is Rule of Law?