British
Colonists
Revolutionary War
100

Why did the British tax the colonists?

Because of the war debt, the British had to tax to colonists in order to gain money.

100

Who were the Patriots?

The Patriots were colonists that rebelled against the British

100

Who did the colonists join up with?

France

200

What war led the British to debt?

The French and Indian war

200

Who were the Loyalists?

The Loyalists were colonists that agreed with the British and wanted to be loyal.

200

Who was George Washington's first spy?

Nathan Hale

300

How many Patriots died at the Boston Massacre?

5 Patriots died.

300

Why did the Patriots rebel against the British?

They thought it was wrong to tax the colonists.

300

What were the colonists fighting for

They were fighting for independence.

400

What were all the British Acts?

The Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, and the Intolerable Acts.

400

Who was the person that commanded the continental army?

George Washington
400

When did the Revolutionary War start and end

April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783

500

Where was the shot heard round the world?

Lexington, Massachusetts.

500

Why did the colonists boycott the shops?

To prevent the British from earning any money. 

500

What were some causes that led up to the Revolutionary War?

Taxes, the Tea Act, Boston Massacre, Battle of the Bunker Hill, etc.