Row 1
What were two of the primary reasons the British settled in the Americas?
Religious freedom and economic opportunity.
Which colonial region was known for its diverse economy and religious tolerance?
Middle
Which colonial region focused more on fishing and shipbuilding due to its rocky soil?
New England
Which event involved colonists disguising themselves and dumping British tea into the harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution
What side did the Loyalist support and who did the Patriots support?
Loyalist - Great Britain
Patriots - The American Colonists
Why did the colonists throw tea into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
To protest British taxation without representation. Mainly, the tax on tea.
What document declared the colonies’ independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What event took place in 1770 that heightened tensions between the British and colonists?
Hint: (The first event of the timeline)
The Boston Massacre
What part of the Constitution was added to protect individual freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
How did the British government try to control the colonists?
taxes
What document officially ended the American Revolution?
The treaty of Paris
True or False:
The Declaration of Independence came before the Boston Tea Party.
FALSE
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive
Who was the leader of the Continental Army (Rebels) during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What was the name of the act that sparked the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
What did the Tea Act do and who did it benefit?
It lowered the price of tea and it benefited the British tea companies.
What did Benjamin Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon represent?
It encouraged unity amongst the 13 colonies.
Which branch of government interprets the laws to ensure they are constitutional?
Judicial
What event is considered the start of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the primary economic activity in the Southern Colonies?
Farming; large plantations with enslaved Africans.
What role did women and people of color play during the American Revolution?
They served as spies, nurses, and even soldiers.
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the constitution
What are checks and balances?
systems in the United States government that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
What document outlines the structure of the U.S. government and guarantees certain rights?