Vocabulary
Who were the Patriots, and what did they believe in?
- Patriots were colonists in America who wanted independence from Great Britain during the Road to Revolution.
What was the Boston Massacre? (+50) When was it?
British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists during a tense argument in Boston, killing 5 colonists. Patriots used it as propaganda to make more people angry at Britain and support the fight for freedom. (March 5th, 1770)
Who was Patrick Henry? Why is he important to the Road to Revolution?
A delegate from Virginia who spoke out against British taxes. He helped convince colonists to stand up to Britain and fight for freedom.
"Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun!" What does this mean? (+50) Who said this?
Patrick Henry argues that there’s no real peace or reason to hope anymore. Britain has ignored every protest so far, so he believes the only option left is to prepare for war.
What was Johnny Tremain's middle name?
Lyte
What is Propaganda? (+50) Give an example of when it was used during the Road to Revolution.
Propaganda is information used to influence how people think or feel, usually to get them to support a cause or side. (+50) Boston Massacre Engraving by Paul Revere.
What was the Boston Tea Party? (+50) What was the direct cause of it? (+50) When was it?
A protest where colonists (mostly the Sons of Liberty) boarded British tea ships, dressed like Natives, in Boston Harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the water to show they were done with British taxes and control. (Tea Act of 1773) (December 16th, 1773)
Who said "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?
Patrick Henry
What does Britain have that works in their advantage, that the colonies do not have?
Apprentice Silversmith
Who or what were the Sons of Liberty? Why were they significant to the Revolutionary cause?
A group of colonists who organized protests against British taxes and laws. They helped spread resistance, pressured Britain, and took direct action like the Boston Tea Party, pushing the colonies closer to revolution.
What was the French and Indian War? How did it affect the relationship between Britain and it's colonies?
A war (1754–63) where Britain and colonists fought France and some Native allies for land in North America. Britain went into debt and started taxing and controlling the colonies more, which made colonists angry and helped lead to the Revolution.
What does "no taxation without representation" mean?
“No taxation without representation” means colonists believed it was unfair for Britain to tax them when they had no representatives (no voice/vote) in the British government (Parliament).
What is a loyalist? Which class/group of people do you think were more likely to be loyalist and why?
Loyalists were colonists who stayed loyal to Britain, and they were often wealthy merchants or government-connected people because they benefited from British rule and didn’t want to risk losing money, power, or safety.
What group did Johnny join?
The Sons of Liberty
What was the Stamp Act? (+50) What year was it issued?
The Stamp Act (1765) was a British law that made colonists pay a tax on printed paper. Required a “stamp” on newspapers, legal papers, licenses, contracts, and playing cards.
What were the Intolerable Acts? List one or two repercussions.
The Intolerable Acts (1774) were British laws meant to punish Boston/Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party and warn the other colonies. (1)They closed Boston Harbor, (2) took away Massachusetts’ self-government, (3) limited town meetings, and (4) put Boston under military control (martial law) with more soldiers.
Describe the "Join or Die" poster to you top right. What did this mean and, or represent to the brewing revolutionary war cause?
The “Join or Die” poster shows a snake cut into pieces, with each piece labeled as a colony. It meant the colonies had to unite and work together, or they would fail. It represented that unity was necessary to stand up to Britain.
What event do you think was the real turning point toward war? Defend/explain your answer.
Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Patrick Henry's speech.
1957
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763? Why was it significant to the Road to Revolution?
A British rule that stopped colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. It angered colonists because Britain was blocking them from getting new land adding fuel to the fire of revolution.
What was the Quartering Act and when was it passed?
The Quartering Act (1765) was a British law that said the colonies had to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers (like barracks, inns, and other buildings).
Who was Samuel Adams?
Samuel Adams was a Patriot leader from Massachusetts who helped organize protests against British rule. He was important because he helped start the Sons of Liberty and pushed resistance that helped lead to the American Revolution.
Which British law was passed directly to punish Boston after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts).
Johnny is instructed to whistle, once Governor Hutchinson explains Britain will not repeal the tax on tea