Causes of Revolution
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
It banned colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What event is known as the 'shot heard 'round the world'?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
He helped secure France's support to help win the Revolution.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.
What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?
They closed Boston Harbor, limited self-government, and allowed more British soldiers in Boston.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point?
It convinced France to join the American cause.
When did the colonies declare independence?
In 1776
Who was known for the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death"?
Patrick Henry.
What did Thomas Paine write to inspire colonists?
Common Sense and The Crisis.
What slogan did colonists use to protest the Stamp Act?
"No taxation without representation."
What happened at Valley Forge?
Soldiers endured a harsh winter but gained training from Baron von Steuben.
What were some grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Taxation without representation, quartering soldiers, and denial of trial by jury.
What role did Abigail Adams play in advocating for rights?
She advocated for women's rights and urged her husband to "remember the ladies."
What role did women play during the Revolution?
They served as spies, raised funds, cared for soldiers, and some fought disguised as men.
What is mercantilism?
The economic theory that colonies exist to benefit the mother country by restricting trade.
Who was the commander at Yorktown?
George Washington led the American and French forces to victory.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
The first casualty of the Revolution during the Boston Massacre.
What was the significance of the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death"?
It was a rallying cry for those who supported independence.
Why did colonists resent British taxes post-French and Indian War?
Britain taxed the colonies to pay war debts, leading to resentment over the lack of representation.
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) achieve?
It recognized U.S. independence and set borders for the new nation.
What did Thomas Paine advocate for in Common Sense?
He inspired colonists to fight for independence from Britain.
Who was the French noble who aided the Continental Army?
Marquis de Lafayette.
What was the significance of James Armistead?
He was an enslaved African American who served as a spy and helped secure victory at Yorktown.