13 Colonies
People
Declaration of Independence
Causes of the Revolution
The Revolutionary War
100
These Colonies had humid and hot summers and moist soil. It was best for planting cash crops.
What were the Southern Colonies.
100
Who was the leader of Great Britain during the Revolution.
Who was King George III
100
The Declaration of Independence was heavily based on ideas from this movement.
What is the Enlightenment
100
This law placed a tax on printed materials in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act.
100
The Revolutionary War ended with this agreement.
What was the Treaty of Paris.
200
The Colonies were divided into three regions. These regions were called?
What was New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies.
200
These were German Mercenaries hired by the British.
Who were Hessians.
200
What Natural Rights are mentioned at the start of the Declaration of Independence.
What is "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
200
What was the slogan used by Americans to show how they were unhappy with the British.
What is "No Taxation without Representation"
200
This country was an American Ally during the Revolution.
What is France.
300
Which did Colonists come to America?
They came for Political, Economic, and Social reasons.
300
This man lead the new American Army
Who was George Washington.
300
What are the three sections of the Declaration?
A theory of government
A list of grievances (complaints) against the King
A formal resolution declaring independence from Great Britain.
300
Paying for the cost of this event was the first reason the British needed tax money from the Colonists.
What was the French and Indian War.
300
A type of unconventional warfare that involves small, independent groups of fighters using surprise, sabotage, and other tactics is called?
What is Guerilla Warfare
400
This economic system emphasized the importance of a favorable balance of trade and the accumulation of wealth through colonies.
What is Mercantilism
400
This man actually wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson.
400
This theory posits that individuals give power to a governing body in exchange for protection and other benefits.
What is Social Contract Theory
400
This act by put forth by the British forced Colonists to pay taxes on all imported goods from Britain.
What was the Townshend Acts
400
What were disadvantages the Americans had during the revolution?
What are:
1. Had to start an organized military
2. No formal government
3. Scarce supplies
500
These are the names of the original 13 colonies:
What are Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Georgia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware.
500
This group organized by John Adams led protests against the new taxes.
What is the Sons of Liberty.
500
Were all colonists viewed as equal under the Declaration?
No, women and African Americans were not referred to in the Declaration.
500
In 1774, representatives from every colony except Georgia met at this gathering in Philadelphia.
What is the First Continental Congress.
500
What River is being crossed in this painting?
What is the Delaware River