American Revolution #1
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is KING GEORGE III
Law passed by Great Britain before the revolution that said the Colonists were responsible for housing and feeding the army and soldiers would live at their houses?
The Quartering Act
Complete this famous phrase that was a rallying call for the colonist when fighting against the acts imposed by Britain. "No taxation....
What is "WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"
Winter 1777-78; the American camp during a tough winter; saw many die of starvation or the cold, but also saw the Continental Army turned into a tough, disciplines, cohesive unit.
What is Valley Forge?
This document officially ended the American Revolution as an agreement of peace.
What is the TREATY OF PARIS
These Acts were created in response to the Boston Tea Party.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
What were some advantages the colonists had in the war?
Home Field Advantage, Allies such as the french, Good leaders like Washington, Tactics like Guerrilla Warfare, A better reason to fight,
What was an advantage the British had in the war?
Largest most powerful navy OR Large well trained and experienced army OR more supplies and equipment for their soldiers, OR more money/wealth
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON
This confrontation on March 5, 1770, began as a protest of colonists, but ended with British soldiers shooting and killing five people.
What is the BOSTON MASSACRE
One reason the United States won the war against Britain (there are 3)
1. Fighting on their own land
2. support from other countries
3. strong leadership
Who was an ally of the Patriots?
The French, Spanish, Dutch, and some Native American Tribes
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What battle did Washington cross the Delaware river and surprise attack the British and Hessians on Christmas Day?
The Battle Of Trenton
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to
increase public support for American independence
It was someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England.
What is a LOYALIST
What was the name of the movie we watched in class about the American Revolution?
The Patriot
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
One of the purposes of the Declaration of Independence was to
justify the American colonists' revolution to the rest of the world
What did the proclamation of 1763 state? (after the French and Indian War, the proclamation limited the colonists from doing what?)
They were not allowed to go passed the Appalachian mountains, it was reserved for Native Americans.
This person wrote the Decleration of Independance
Thomas Jefferson
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.
What is the Battle of Yorktown known as?
The Final battle of the revolution
Which battle was an important win for the Patriots and helped turn the war around?
Battle of Saratoga, OR Battle Of Trenton
What is the Triangular Trade?
Trade between American colonies, Britain, and West Africa.
What battle is known as the "shot heard around the world"
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The function of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce to the world the American colonies’ reasons for separation from England
What date was the Declaration of Independence approved by the 2nd Continental Congress?
July 4th 1776
What was the peace proposal early in the war to end the war by the colonists?
The Olive Branch Petition
What is Mercantilism
Where the "mother country" takes natural and other resources from its colonies
What are the three unalienable rights
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Why did Abigail Adams write to her husband to "Remember the Ladies"?
Women should have a role in government
Successful inventor from Pennsylvania who represented the colonies in Britain and tried to convince the British government to treat the colonies fairly. Also the Mediator for the constitutional Convention
Benjamin Franklin
Reason Lexington/Concord was considered "the shot heard around the world."
It caused the entire world to take notice of the colonial rebellion. It was the first of the Revolution of the age of Revolutions.