Causes of the Revolution
What country ruled the colonies?
Great Britain
What event involved colonists dumping tea into the harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Who led the Continental Amry?
George Washington
What battle was the turning point of the war?
Saratoga
When was the Boston Massacre?
March 5, 1770
What did the colonists mean by "No taxation without representation"?
They did not want to pay taxes without having a say
What event was called the "shot heard around the world"?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
What battle ended the war?
Yorktown
What drink became a symbol of protest ?
tea
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on paper items like documents
(taxes on special stamp on paper)
What event happened when British soldiers fired into a crowd?
The Boston Massacre
Who was the King of Britain during the Revolution ?
King George III
What country helped the colonies during war?
France
What did the colonists disguised themselves as when dumping tea in the harbor?
Native Americans
What was taxted in the Tea Act?
tea
What laws punished colonists after the Boston Tea Party?
The intolerable Acts
Who helped convince France to support the colonies?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the colonies gain after the Revolution?
Independence
Who surrendered the war?
The British Army
Why were colonists upset about British taxes?
They thought the taxes and laws were unfair.
Which event happened first, Boston Tea Party or Lexington and Concord?
Boston Tea Party
Why was George Washington important ?
He led the American Army
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important ?
It convinced France to help the colonies
After George Washington helped lead the battle, what was his next move?
He became the first president of the United States