Revolutionary War
What was the tax on paper goods?
Stamp Act
Who wrote “for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire?”
Thomas Paine
The conflict over land where Britain defeated France was named this.
French and Indian War
What day did the Continental Congress vote for Independence?
July 2, 1776
What was the main effect of the 1763 Treaty of Paris after the French and Indian War?
Britain gained land in North America
This required colonists to house British Soldiers
Quartering Act
How did the French and Indian War lead to American independence?
It left the British with a large debt burden, which led to heavy taxation of the colonists.
The document that officially ended the Revolutionary war
Treaty of Paris
Which act required colonists to use British currency?
Currency Act
What day did Cornwallis surrender to Washington at Yorktown?
October 19, 1781
Which answer best summarizes George Washington's involvement with the Second Continental Congress?
He was selected as the commander of the Continental Army.
What caused the Revolutionary War?
-Desire for Independence
-Resentment towards the British due to high taxes
-Taxation without representation
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
The riot that broke out between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in 5 deaths was called...
The Boston Massacre
These acts were a punishment for the Boston Tea Party
Intolerable acts
What was the cause of the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
Colonist who remained loyal to the British government
Loyalist
The first battle of the Revolutionary war
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Militia group that went against the British government
Sons of Liberty
Colonist who wanted independence from Britain
Patriots
Who wrote the federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown
Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?
To Pay back debt from the French and Indian war
What famous pamphlet was printed in 1776 that changed the hearts of the people in favor of Independence? Who wrote it?
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Why was the Boston Massacre called a massacre when only 5 people died.
Gain sympathy for the colonist. Make the redcoats look bad