Causes of/Early Days of the Revolution(KG 1-3)
The British attempted to raise taxes on the Colonies due to enormous debt from winning what war?
The French and Indian War
(Seven Years War)
What important document did the Continental Congress approve on July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the British Commander at the Battle of Saratoga?
John Burgoyne
Cold, lack of clothing, lack of shelter, lack of food.
Thinking they would find popular support, what region of the U.S. did the British decide to attack in 1779?
The South
Name a messenger rider who warned the militia that British soldiers were coming for their weapons?
Double points if you have an answer other than the really obvious one.
Triple points if you name all three from King George.
Paul Revere (obvious one)
Samuel Prescott (bonus)
Billy Dawes (bonus)
Though technically a loss, what battle helped convince Colonists they could stand up to the British Army?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Which American General led a heroic charge at the battle and was wounded in combat for the Patriot side?
Benedict Arnold
What was one "good thing" that happened at Valley Force to strengthen the Continental Army?
Time to train (under Baron von Steuben)
Who helped the Americans trap the British and end the War?
The French
The "Intolerable Acts" included Britain closing Boston Harbor. What did the Colonists do to cause this?
The Boston Tea Party
What battle featured Washington leading his Army across the Delaware River on Christmas Night and stunned the sleeping Hessians the next morning?
The Battle of Trenton
Who was assigned the mission of convincing the French to support the American Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin
What did Patriots like Francis Marion and Nathaniel Greene do to wear down the British in the South?
Attack and run away (or raid).
TWO PARTS:
What was the famous anti-tax protest slogan the Colonists shouted?
Name one way the Colonists avoided paying taxes.
"No taxation without representation!"
Boycotts, threatening tax men, or smuggling.
What immigrant author encouraged independence by writing Common Sense and helping Americans endure hard times with The Crisis?
Thomas Paine
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important for the War?
The Patriot win convinced the French to help us.
Why did Benedict Arnold betray the American Revolution? (two reasons)
Ego - Insulted by Gates
Money - In deep debt
Love - His wife was a Loyalist
What made Robert Shurtleff's service during the Revolution unusual?
He was really a woman in disguise! (Deborah Samson)
What were the two goals the British had when they set out for Lexington and Concord from Boston in April 1775?
Capture John Hancock and Sam Adams (in Lexington) and seize Colonial militia weapons (in Concord)
What are the three main sections of the Declaration of Independence?
(Preamble)
1. Section on human rights
2. Section listing grievances/complaints against King George
3. Formal announcement of separation
What was "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne's plan to end the American Revolution?
Lead his Army through New York to cut the Colonies in half
The Continentals camped at Valley Forge because the British were nearby. They had captured the U.S. capitol city of...?
Philadelphia
Name the enslaved Patriot who personally spied on British General Cornwallis?
James Armistead