American Revolution #1
Influential booklet that encouraged colonists to declare independence from Britian
Common Sense
Document in which the American colonists explain their reasons for separating from Britain
Declaration of Independence
Group of delegates (representatives) that acted as the government for the American colonies
First or Second Continental Congress
Name of the war which lasted eight years when colonists fought for their independence from Britain
Revolutionary War
Name one of the rights that cannot be taken away.
Life, Liberty or the pursuit of happiness
This caused Britain a lot of debt, forcing colonists to have to pay it off in form of taxes
What is the French and Indian War?
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Two causes of the American Revolution.
What is mercantilism, French and Indian War, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Proclamation of 1763, Quartering Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Tea Act, Townshend Act?
Who warned that the Redcoats (British army) was coming during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere and Wentworth Cheswell
Boston Tea Party
Who organized the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
Colonist who argued that the colonies should not separate from Britain
Loyalist
This person was an inventor and helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
The French became an ally for the Patriots after the victory.
Five people were shot by British soldiers during a fight, including Crispus Attucks
What is the Boston Massacre?
Famous saying that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain
"No taxation without representation"
Where was the "shot heard around the world"?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
This ended the American Revolution for good and Britain recognized America as an independent country.
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
A form of protesting by not buying products
What is boycott?
Name 2 punishments in the Intolerable Acts.
Possible answers: 1) had to quarter British troops, 2) Massachusetts was put under martial law 3) British Navy blockaded the Boston Harbor until colonists paid back the price of the ruined tea.
Governing body of England
Who is Parliament?
George Washington trained soldiers amongst disease, lack of food, lack of shelter
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Representative from each colony met to discuss the Intolerable Acts but decided to try to work things out with King George
First Continental Congress
To provide shelter and food for a person
What is quarter?
Runaway slave who served as spy for the Continental Army
Who is James Armistead?
Person who inspired Thomas Jefferson to include unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Locke?
Name one grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
What is not allowed to speak out against the King, no taxation without representation, Quartering troops, no legislative bodies....
Person who wrote propaganda essays for the Patriot cause.
Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
French general who assisted colonists during Revolutionary War.