Important People
Colonists
Primary and Secondary Resources
Women in the Revolution
100
Who gathered information from witnesses from the Boston Massacre to create a map to prove that the British Troops were involved?
Paul Revere
100
There were colonists who wanted the American Colonies to be Independent from Britain. Such as Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Paine, Ethan Allen, Paul Revere
Patriots
100
What is this an example of?
a. Eye witness account
b. Loyalist News Report
c. Undecided Drawing
B. Loyalist News Report
100
What were the women who supported the Patriots, meaning they wanted to break free from Britain called?
Daughters of Liberty
200
Is Paul Revere a Patriot or a Loylaist?
Patriot
200
True or False? Some Patriots treated Loyalists as traitors or enemies who refused to take part in boycotts or who showed support for Britain.
True.
200
Is a Speech by George Washington a primary or secondary source?
Primary
200
What were some of the things the Daughters of Liberty did to help the cause to become free from Britain?
They made equipment, made food, some even fought in battle.
300
George Washington was a Patriot. How was he leading the group of colonists that were Patriots?
He was the General of the Continental Army
300
This group of colonists wanted to remain part of Britain and be a part of a strong empire.
Loyalists.
300
Is clothing from the 1500's a primary or secondary source?
Primary
300
This person attacked royal authority in her poems and plays. She urged colonists to fight Britain's rule.
Mercy Otis Warren
400
This person wrote a 50 page pamphlet that argued that colonies should break away from British rule.
Thomas Paine
400
This group of colonists were not sure which side to take and were unsure if they wanted the American Revolution to happen.
Undecideds.
400
Are articles written by a journalist and primary or secondary source?
secondary
400
This person was married to John Adams. She wrote letters which now gives us a detailed picture of what life was like during that time period. She asked John Adams to work with leaders to give women more rights in the new country.
Abigail Adams
500
This person wanted to stop the American Revolution and became angry on the attacks of that colonists that were loyalists and his troops. He wanted Britain to remain a strong empire.
King George
500
True or False? Most colonists were happy with the new tax laws, they thought they were fair.
False.
500
Is a biography a primary or secondary source?
Secondary