Revolution
Is the Declaration of Independence a primary or secondary source?
Primary source
What was the Stamp Act?
A law that made colonists pay a tax on paper goods like newspapers and documents.
What document explained why the colonies wanted to break away from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Who are the Loyalists? Who are the Patriots?
Loyalists: colonists who wanted to stay loyal to Britain
Patriots: colonists wanted to fight for their independence
What was the Sugar Act?
A law that made colonists pay a tax on sugar and molasses.
Which document is the main law of the United States?
Constitution
Why did the British soldiers march to Concord?
- to take away weapons stored by the colonists
- to capture the leaders of the Sons of Liberty (John Hancock and Samuel Adams)
What were the colonists protesting during the Boston Tea Party?
Britain not allowing them to buy tea from anyone else = Tea Act
What were the delegates of Continental Congress responsible for? Name at least 1 of them
- creating a government for while American colonists fought for independence (Articles of Confederation)
-writing the constitution once they won their freedom from Britain
What is the “shot heard ’round the world”?
The first shot fired at Lexington, starting the war
What did it mean when colonists boycotted British goods?
Refused to buy British products
In the Delcaration of Independence, what are the 3 natural rights the delegates of the Second Continental Congress believed that every man (person) should have?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
What different groups helped win the American Revolution? Name at least 3
Military, Allies, Boycotters, Homefront Buyers, Writers, Spies, and Delegates
What was the famous slogan (phrase) colonists would say to protest taxes?
"No taxation, without representation!"
Elizabeth Freeman, born as “Mum Bett,” became the first African American woman to successfully file a lawsuit for freedom in the state of Massachusetts.
Why did her case become so important in the state of Massachusetts?
Elizabeth Freeman/Mum Bett case helped end slavery in Massachusetts.