Revolutionary War
the battle on a hill that built morale for the Patriots
Battle of Bunker Hill
What did the British do when they couldn't find the weapons at Concord
Set fire to some of the buildings
Closing of the Boston Harbor was the ___ ____ in British Tyranny.
last straw
What day did the Continental Congress pass the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
Who was a voice for women's rights
Abigail Adams
Patrick Henry's famous speech ended with these words
“Give me liberty or give me death!”
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 last petition to have peace to the King was called
Olive Branch Petition
How many pamphlets by Thomas Paine were sold?
500,000
at which congress meeting did they meet to write document that declared freedom
2nd
Continental
Congress
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
-Taxation without representation
-Taxation
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 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
What was the name of the leader of the Continental Army
George Washington
Colonist who wanted independence from Britain
Patriots
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What was the 1st petition sent to King George III and how many resolutions were included
Declaration of Rights w/ 10 rights
Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, what was his argument that all men possess unalienable rights of
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
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
There are 3 Riders, name the riders and who actually delivered the message to the militia?
W. Revere, S Prescott and William Dawes rode out of Boston to alert the Militia.
Samuel Prescott