American Revolution #1
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
term for someone that wanted to be free from British rule
Patriot
The Commander-in-Chief of the Colonial Army
George Washington
Name one result of the French and Indian War
(answers may vary)
These two countries helped the colonists win the war.
France and Spain
Which country provided aide to the colonies during the war and in what way?
France; resources and men
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
The act of protesting by agreeing to not do, buy or participate in anything that has to do with a group or idea that you disagree with.
Boycotting
A nickname for the British troops
Redcoats
The term for someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England
Loyalist
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
*need the number
Who is KING GEORGE III
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in which the American colonists explain their grievances and their desire to separate from England
What is the Declaration of Independence
The act stating that British soldiers may take over colonists' homes
The Quartering Act
The name of the Act added on to the Stamp Act to tax other goods like paint, glass, gunpowder, etc.
The Townshend Act
the term for soldiers paid to fight for one side
mercenaries
True or False? The French and Indian War was a war between the French versus Indians.
IF false, correct the statement.
False
Describe the Boston Massacre.
Colonists provoke British soldiers, soldiers retaliate, shooting into the crowd, kill 5 people
The date of The Declaration of Independence. Month/Day/Year
Extra 100 points for other dates :)
July 2, 1776 - draft approved
July 4, 1776 - signed by John Hancock
August 2, 1776 - signed + approved by majority
A group of representatives from each colony met to discuss a compromise and to try to work things out with King George.
What is the FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
What did the colonists mean by, "No taxation without representation?"
They did not want to be taxed unless they were represented in the British Government/Parliament
What led to the Boston Tea Party?
Taxes on tea and other goods; no representation in British Parliament
Describe the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The 1st Battle of the Revolution - started the war
British troops snuck in to steal Colonial weapons and were unsuccessful
A meeting of colonial representatives to prepare for war.
The Second Continental Congress
Describe the "Battle" of Valley Forge.
Colonial soldiers "lost" to the elements: lack of food, warmth, etc.
Where did the final battle takes place before the British surrender?
Yorktown