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Read It and Weep
Acting Out
People of Revolution
This Means War
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100
Name the document that gave reasons for separation from the British. Stated Colonists belief on government.
Declaration of Independence
100
In the beginning Americans wanted to resolve issues with the king peacefully. After much rejection they resorted to what?
boycotts/protests/rebellion
100
Was known as a silversmith and a patriot. Warned minutemen that the British were coming.
Paul Revere
100
Why was the Battle of New York a major defeat for the patriots?
Redcoats captured many supplies and prisoners.
100
Why was fighting in the south more brutal than in the north?
1. British didn't take prisoners 2. Guerilla warfare 3. British burn property
200
Name the first major battle of the war.
Battle of Bunker Hill
200
What was the purpose of the Tea Act?
East India Company could only sell tea to colonists.
200
He had major role in Treaty of Paris 1783.
Ben Franklin
200
Give 2 reasons why colonists won the Battle of Yorktown?
1. Help from France and Spain. 2. Attacked by land and sea.
200
Explain life of a revolutionary soldier
1. harsh conditions 2. not well trained 3. migrate often 4. Musket/bayonets
300
This battle became known as the turning point of the war.
Battle of Saratoga
300
Why were Americans upset with the result of French and Indian War?
They didn't feel they should be responsible for war/paying taxes.
300
He was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
300
Name the battle where patriots attack on Xmas night against the Hessians?
Battle of Trenton
300
What type of warfare was used mainly in the south?
Guerilla warfare (Are they bananas?-- Ha Ha)
400
This document brought an end to the war and was a result of the Battle of Yorktown.
Treaty of Paris 1783
400
Give 3 reasons why King George felt colonists should pay taxes.
1. British soldiers offered protection. 2. Supplied them with war supplies. 3. They were British colonists.
400
Organized the Sons of Liberty. Dressed as an Indian and dumped tea during Boston Tea Party.
Samuel Adams
400
Why did British surrender at Battle of Yorktown?
1. Largest army surrendered 2. no funds to pay war 3. Debt
400
Give some conditions of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
1. Sets US borders 2. Independence from British 3. Access to waterways 4. Could expand west of colonies 5. Defined debt
500
Name the person that wrote "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
500
Name given to the laws that were designed to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
Coercive Acts ( better known as "Intolerable Acts")
500
Name the person who was going to surrender Fort West Point.
Benedict Arnold
500
Who helped with training the troops at Valley Forge?
Lafayette
500
Give an example of a strength and weakness of the British?
Strength-- Well trained, large navy Weakness- had mercenaries (no personal motivation)