The Road to the Revolution
What caused the Boston Massacre?
The Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770) was caused by growing tensions between British soldiers and American colonists in Boston.
Explain the Siege of Ninety Six
The Siege of Ninety Six was a 1781 battle in South Carolina where Patriot forces attacked a Loyalist fort. The Loyalists successfully defended the fort, forcing the Patriots to retreat.
Explain the Victory at Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown (1781) was the final major military victory of the American Revolution. American and French forces defeated the British army led by General Charles Cornwallis in Yorktown, Virginia.
What was Shay's Rebellion? What happened after?
Shays’ Rebellion (1786–1787) was an uprising of farmers in Massachusetts led by Daniel Shays. The farmers were angry about high taxes, debt, and the possibility of losing their farms. The rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation because the national government struggled to respond effectively.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a meeting in Philadelphia where delegates from 12 of the 13 states gathered to address problems with the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger national government.
When did Revolutionary War End?
December 14th 1782
Explain the Boston Tea Party
December 16th 1773 Sons of Liberty dumped Tea in Boston Harbor.
What is Manumission?
Manumission is the act of legally freeing an enslaved person.
In colonial and early American history, an enslaver could choose to grant an enslaved person their freedom through manumission.
Why might someone have remained a Loyalist during the Revolution?
They may have had political, economic, family, or personal reasons for remaining loyal to Britain.
What was the Virginia and New Jersey Plan?
Virginia Plan
Supported by larger states.
Proposed representation based on a state's population.
Larger states would have more representatives and greater voting power.
Proposed a stronger national government with three branches.
New Jersey Plan
Supported by smaller states.
Proposed equal representation for every state, regardless of population.
Each state would have one vote in Congress.
Sought to strengthen the national government while protecting smaller states' influence.
What is Partisan Warfare?
Surprise hit-and-run attack
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Parliament's response to the Boston Tea Party.
What was the name of the 1765 tax on printed materials?
What is the Stamp Act?
What 1776 battle took place on Sullivan's Island near Charleston?
What is the Battle of Sullivan's Island?
Explain the Great Compromise
The Great Compromise of 1787, also called the Connecticut Compromise, was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention to settle the disagreement between large and small states over representation in Congress.
Why did African Americans fight in the war?
They fought on both sides in hope of freedom. They were not paid.
What was the Continental Congress?
Delegates tried to convince Parliament to overturn the laws it had passed, especially the Intolerable Acts.
What term describes a formal complaint against a government or authority?
Grievance
What 1780 Patriot victory was fought between Patriot and Loyalist forces in South Carolina?
What is the Battle of Kings Mountain?
Open resistance or refusal to obey is called _____.
Defiance
What was the Battle of Camden?
The Battle of Camden was a major British victory in South Carolina in 1780. British and Loyalist forces defeated the American Patriots, causing heavy Patriot losses and weakening the American position in the South.
Explain the Currency Act
South carolina little cash in the colonies. Southern planters bought items on credit, which stopped the colonies from printing their own money. They were in debt.
What did Loyalists support during the Revolution?
What is remaining loyal to Britain?
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What document officially declared the colonies independent from Britain?
Delcaration of Independence