Causes
Stamp Act
Which battle is known as "Shot heard around the world"?
Lexington & Concord
Who was an activist for women's rights that wrote to her husband to persuade him to "remember the ladies" and not to put such unlimited power to their husbands?
Abigail Adams
What impact did the colonist's boycott of British goods have on Great Britain?
The boycotts created an economic loss for Great Britain.
What is the name of England's Legislative body?
Parliament
What did the Townshend Acts do?
Imposed taxes on imported goods, such as tea, glass & paper.
What location served as a training camp for colonist troops?
Valley Forge
Which Founding Father created the Albany Plan (Join or Die illustration)?
Benjamin Franklin
Due to the Navigation Acts (Mercantilism), what action did colonists take to disregard the economic policy?
1. Smuggled goods 2. Ignored the policies & trade agreement
What is the unofficial British policy where parliamentary rules and laws were loosely or ignored on the American colonies and trade.
Salutary Neglect
Which law allowed British soldiers to search colonial homes & businesses without permission?
Writs of Assistance
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the author of "Common Sense" that was a 47-page pamphlet that convinced colonists to rebel against England
Thomas Paine
Which act of civil disobedience led to the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Colonists that remained in favor of British rule during the American Revolution: __________
Colonists that fought against British rule during the American Revolution: __________
Loyalist
Patriot
What event led to anti-British propaganda?
Boston Massacre
What battle victory opened the door to The Treaty of Paris 1783?
Battle of Yorktown
Which Founding Father was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is an example of civil disobedience that resulted from the 2nd Continental Congress?
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness are examples of:
Unalienable Rights
Why was the Tea Act imposed?
The Tea Act was passed to try & force colonists to buy British East India Company tea to keep the company from failing.
What battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
What influential leader quoted "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death"
Patrick Henry
The Proclamation of 1763 led to what civil disobedience with the colonists?
Colonists ignored the policy and continued to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
One grievance of the Declaration of Independence explains why the colonists were upset about being taxed. What is the main reason for their frustration over taxation?
The colonists were upset that taxes were being imposed without the opportunity to have representation in Parliament. "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"