Rebellions
What was the Stamp Act?
tax on documents, newspapers, and cards.
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists protested by dumping tons of tea in the water.
What river did Washington cross?
The Delaware River.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What happened to the stamp collectors?
They were harassed/ tortured (killed)
When and where did the 1st Continental Congress take place?
In late 1774, held in Philadelphia.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It was the turning point.
What freedom does the 3rd admendment give us?
No forced housing of soilders.
What started the taxation?
Britain needed money from being in debt.
Why was Bunker Hill important?
First major war for the colonists.
How did the colonists surprise the British at Trenton?
The colonists attacked during the winter.
What does the 9th Amendment say?
All rights not listed are still protected
How many colonists were killed in the Boston Massacre?
Only 5 colonists were killed.
Who wrote about common sense?
Thomas Paine.
What did the women do during the war?
They were out on the battlefield helping fight, doing anything to assist the soldiers.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Who said "No taxation without representation"?
James Otis Jr.
What was the olive branch?
A document written by the 2nd Congress to Great Britain to avoid the war.
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War, and what year was it?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Name all the freedoms the 1st Amendment gives us.
Speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.