Independence!
Congress felt it was necessary to write the Declaration of Independence because the British ignored their requests for peace. (true of false?)
True
What was one of the negative effects on colonists of the French and Indian War?
The British started enforcing taxes to pay for the war. (stamp act, sugar act)
The British captured this port city in South Carolina in March of 1780 dealing a huge blow to the patriots?
Charleston, SC
During the Revolutionary War, these men agreed to be ready “at a minute’s warning” to fight the British
Minutemen
Location of the first and second continental congress. (name of the city)
Philadelphia
According to Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration Independence, government should protect the right to ______, _______ and the pursuit of ___________.
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Who is famous for the phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Patrick Henry
First MAJOR battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Bunker Hill
This general led the Continental Army and a sneak attack across the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 to capture 900 British troops?
George Washington
Why were the Sons of Liberty formed?
To oppose the Stamp Act
This Act meant that colonists had to house British Soldiers in their homes and feed them.
Quartering Act
The Boston Tea Party happened as a result of what act?
Tea Act
Name one battle fought in North Carolina?
Battle of Kings Mountain
Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Primary Author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
He rode to Lexington to warn the Patriot army of the arrival of British troops in 1775. This man took his famous ride to warn the colonists in Concord and Lexington that "the British are coming! the British are coming!"
Paul Revere
What country came to the aid of the colonists in the Revolutionary War?
France
These acts were passed to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party? (colonists: "we can't take this anymore!")
The Intolerable Acts
Battle that ended the Revolutionary War. October 19, 1781, Cornwallis and the British surrendered
Siege of Yorktown
A group of colonists formed in Boston in opposition to the Stamp Act and were instrumental in rallying colonists to fight against the British in the American Revolution.
Sons of Liberty
A group of colonists, led by the Sons of Liberty, dressed as American Indians and boarded ships owned by the East India Company. 342 chests of tea were thrown into the harbor on December 16, 1773.
The Boston Tea Party
The signing of this document in 1783 meant that the 13 colonies are now recognized as one independent country, America, (and Britain retained control of land in Canada.)
The Treaty of Paris
What was the name of the army created by the Second Continental Congress?
the Continental Army
The French and Indian War was fought between the ___________ and the French.
British
What were some of the roles of women during the Revolutionary War?
-farmed the land
-made bandages
-treated the wounded soldiers
Sent to the British Empire, informing them that the colonies were now free from British rule and united as one country. (hint: July 4,1776)
The Declaration of Independence