Who Colonized...
Who colonized the current East Coast State Florida before it was a U.S. state?
Spain.
Who were Loyalists?
People who were supporters of the King.
What caused the American Revolution?
The British's poor treatment on the Americans.
Which colony was considered part of Mass.?
Maine.
On what date was the Declaration supposed to be originally signed?
July 2, 1776.
Who colonized the current southern state Louisiana before it became a U.S. state?
France, naming it Louisiana after King Louis.
Who were Patriots?
What was the 1st Revolutionary Battle called?
The Battle of Lexington.
What was the largest colonial city?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776.
Who colonized Quebec?
The French.
Who was more likely to sign the Declaration of Independence?
People who believed the King's treatment on America was wrong.
Which river did Washington sail to plan an attack against the British's Hessian (German) allies?
The Delaware River.
Fill in the blanks: On _______ 16, 1773, the ______ ___ _____ occurred.
December, Boston Tea Party.
Why was the Declaration of Independence held back for signing?
Who colonized Newfoundland and Labrador?
The British.
Which European country were Loyalists likely to be against?
France.
Which battle was the turning point for the Americans, which was a sense of hope for independence?
The Battle of Trenton, December 1776.
Fill in the blanks: On _____ _, ____, The _____ _______ _______ occurred.
March 5, 1770, Boston Massacre
Who was a key person in the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Who colonized New York (first?) (Note: Give an explanation that is at least 1 paragraph.)
The Dutch, originally naming the colony New Amsterdam. The British eventually forced the Dutch into giving them the city. Then, they named it New York named after James, The Duke of York. Eventually, the city would be known as New York City and would go on to thrive.
When the Revolutionary War ended, Loyalists...
decided to leave the United States and their homes for Canada.
(DOUBLE POINTS) What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War, and what treaty was signed to declare peace for the Americans, the British, and the Loyalists?
The Battle of Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.
Fill in the blanks: The British created The ___________ ____ to ______ the _________ for The Boston Party.
Intolerable Acts, punish, Americans.
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
The Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.