Questions
Why did the French fight for the Ohio River Valley?
Beaver Furs
Britain took almost all of France's land and had huge debt
What law was passed that forced colonists to pay a tax on printed papers?
The Stamp Act
Finish the following phrase: "No taxation without...."
representation
True or False: The Sugar Act only placed a tax on sugar
False
Which Act forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What event did Crispus Attucks get shot at?
The Boston Massacre
This stopped colonists from moving onto the newly acquired land from the French & Indian War
The Proclamation of 1763
This group of colonists led protests against the British
The Sons of Liberty
What three unalienable rights are written into the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
How many people died at the Boston Massacre?
5
What were the 3 main tasks that were being addressed at the Second Continental Congress?
- How to organize their troops
- Who would lead the army
- To declare independence or not
Which battle gave the Continental Army confidence that they could win the war?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
What meeting was held in order to respond to the Intolerable Acts?
First Continental Congress
As part of the Intolerable Acts, this British general was made governor of Massachusetts
Thomas Gage
Where were the First and Second Continental Congresses held?
Philadelphia
What was the name of the Patriot that rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were coming?
William Dawes
What did the British call the Intolerable Acts?
The Coercive Acts
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
This person was a fierce Loyalist leader who launched an attack against homes of Patriots in Virginia
Lord Dunmore (John Murray)
During which winter did the Continental Army camp and train at Valley Forge (two years are acceptable answers)
1777-1778
Who did Thomas Gage plan to arrest when he sent troops to Concord?
John Hancock and Samuel Adams
This Loyalist was a religious leader who spread his ideas and beliefs through his sermons
Jonathan Boucher