Early Colonial Events
How is a Militia different than a regular army?
A militia is composed of recruits and volunteers with very little training or experience.
What does the term "government tyranny" mean?
When the government is overstepping on the rights and liberties of its citizens.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
What is Propaganda?
Showcasing one side of a story, or misleading a reader of a story
The French and Indian War was fought by what countries?
- England
- France
- Native Americans
What British tax law forced the colonists to pay taxes on any form of paper they bought?
The Stamp Act
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered to be a draw?
The Americans were forced to retreat
The British suffered heavy casualties
What was the first shot of the American Revolution known as?
"The shot heard around the world"
Who enacted the Proclamation line of 1763? What did this law do?
- King George/English Parliament
- Prohibited settlement past the Appalachian Mountain Range
What did the quartering act force the colonists to do? How did they feel about this?
Forced colonial homes to house British soldiers and feed them.
This act angered the colonists who viewed this law as another form of taxation
Describe how the first battles of the American Revolution went for the American Patriots
The first few skirmishes resulted in high American casualties and lost battles.
Where was the peace treaty signed ending the American Revolutionary War?
Paris, France
What were two reasons why settlers came to build a new life in the Americas?
- Cheap Land
- Economic Opportunity
- Religous Tolerance
What was the name of British tax law that was considered to be the "final straw" in the colonies?
What did it do?
The Townshend Acts/The Intolerable Acts
- Closed Boston Harbor
- Taxed various goods such as glass, lead, brick, and wood
What battle was of the American Revolutionary War was considered to be the turning point of the war?
What two things did America get from this battle?
- It proved the British could be defeated in battle
- France joined the war in support of America
What influential book did Thomas Paine release in the colonies?
What did it argue for?
Common Sense
This book argued why America should be independent from Great Britain
Describe how the French and Indian War set the stage for the American Revolution to begin
The war left Britain in an immense amount of debt. As a result, the British began introducing tax laws into the colonies, which angered many colonists
Describe two ways the American colonists revolted against the British taxation laws:
- Boycotting goods
- The Boston Tea Party
- Forming militia/minutemen units
Describe the strengths and weaknesses held by the British and American armies during the Revolutionary War
British Army: Had formal military training, and had combat experience. Also had many more troops. Poor leadership during the war
American Army: Had no training and was inexperienced in warfare. Had a patriot resolve and the will to fight.
List 3 important members in the Continental Congress