Road to Revolution
What phrase describes the colonists being taxed without having a say in Parliament?
"No taxation without representation!"
What word describes people who wanted to protest British rule?
Patriots
What were the first battles of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was America’s first form of government called?
Articles of Confederation
What law banned colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
What was the main purpose of colonial women participating in boycotts?
To prevent Britain from receiving tax money
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
To officially end the American Revolution and recognize U.S. independence
Who served as king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
Stamp Act
What British action punished Boston after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
Which pamphlet by Thomas Paine encouraged independence from Britain?
Common Sense
What battle is considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What meeting of colonial leaders was organized in response to British laws giving greater control over the colonies?
First Continental Congress
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
How did the Great Compromise satisfy both large and small states?
It created a two-house Congress with different types of representation.
Who was considered the author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What document officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?
It convinced France to help the Americans.
Why did Britain respond harshly after the Boston Tea Party?
To punish the colonies and discourage future protests.
What two plans were combined to create the Great Compromise?
The Virginia Plan and The New Jersey Plan
Why did many African Americans fight for the British during the war?
The British promised them freedom
What freedoms are protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition