Road to Revolution
What event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor to protest unfair taxes?
The Boston Tea Party
What was the primary goal of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce and explain why the colonists were breaking away from British rule
What was the first battle of the American Revolution, often called "the shot hear 'round the world"?
Lexington and Concord
What was a common way colonists protested British taxes without using violence?
Boycotting British goods
Which South Carolina port city was captured by the British in 1780?
Charles Town
What law prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763
What were the three "unalienable rights" listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?
It convinced France to ally with the Americans
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To decide how to respond to the Intolerable Acts
What strategy did Patriot fighters like Francis Marion use to weaken the British in the South?
Guerilla Warfare
Which acts were passed by Parliament to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
To officially declare independence from England and appoint George Washington as commander of the Continental Army
What was the last major battle of the war?
The Siege of Yorktown
How did Loyalists differ from Patriots?
Loyalists supported Britain; Patriots wanted independence
Which battle between Patriots and Loyalists took place entirely between Americans?
Battle of King's Mountain
What was the main reason Great Britain began taxing the colonies after the French & Indian War?
To help pay off war debt and cover the cost of protecting the colonies
How did the Declaration of Independence change the purpose of the war?
It shifted the goal from protecting colonial rights to achieving full independence
How did the French contribute to the American victory?
They sent troops, money, and naval support
What were the groups called that organized protests and sometimes used violence against British rule?
The Sons of Liberty
Why was the Battle of Cowpens an important Patriot victory?
It was a major win that weakened the British army and boosted Patriot morale
Why did many colonists believe "no taxation without representation" was unfair?
They had no representatives in Parliament, so they felt taxes were passed without their consent
According to the ideas in the Declaration, what should people do if a government violates their rights?
They have the right to overthrow it and create a new government that protects their rights
How did the outcome of the Battle of Camden affect Patriot morale in South Carolina?
It was a devastating defeat, but it inspired more South Carolinians to join the fight and use guerilla tactics
What role did enslaved people play in the war, and why did some fight for the British?
Some fought for the British because they were promised freedom in return for their service
How did victories in the South help lead to the final American victory at Yorktown?
They forced the British army northward, where they were trapped at Yorktown and eventually surrendered