Events leading to the revolution
What was the Sugar Act of 1764?
When taxes were raised on molasses and sugar
What was George Washingtons "Position" in the Revolutionary war?
He lead the continental army in war.
What battle was considered the turning point of the war?
Battles of Saratoga New York 1777
What treaty ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris.
What are the 3 branches of government and what do they do?
Judicial- How courts are organized, interpret the law
Executive- Enforce the law, president and vice president
Legislative- Makes laws
What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
The British issued and enforced the Stamp Act which was where stamps were required on all legal documents, newspapers, cards, licenses, etc. This angered the colonies because it cost them more money.
Who were some of the men in the Sons of Liberty group?
John Adams, Samuel Adams
In which battle were men suffering from smallpox, starvation, and exposure to elements?
Battle of Valley Forge
What was the Declaration of Rights and Grievances?
As a result of the stamp and tea acts, this document was written by colonists who were mad because the acts were passed without their opinion.
What are Concurrent, Reserved, and Enumerated powers?
Concurrent- Shared powers
Reserved- State rights
Enumerated- Federal government
Discusses how power is divided up.
What was the Quartering Act of 1765?
Colonists were required to allow British soldiers into their homes and they had to house and feed them as much as they needed. They could not tell them no.
What did General Benedict Arnold do?
He was instrumental to the continental army success. He is now known as one of the most hated men in America. He attempted to hand over military Garrison at West Point to British in exchange for power and prestige.
What is the importance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It showed that the colonies could compete with Britain.
What did "No taxation without representation mean"?
It was the colonists way of saying that they wanted representation in the government. They wanted a say so in what was going on around them. They thought that it was unfair to tax them without giving them any say so in what goes on in the country or in Great Britain. They wanted their voices to be heard.
What fraction of states is needed call a national convention?
2/3
What was one way in which the Sons of Liberty irritated Britain?
They tarred and feathered British officials
They destroyed tons of British tea
They used violence, threats, civil disobedience, and other things to make their point. This irritated Britain because they were purposefully breaking their rules.
Who did some patriots get their training from?
French Marquis De Lafayette and Prussian Frederich Von Steuben
When did the Lexington and Concord battles take place and what was their significance to the war?
April of 1775
They were the wars that were right before the revolution. They kicked off the The American Revolutionary war.
What was Jays Treaty?
Jays Treaty was something that Washington proposed when conflict started to boil with Britain after the war. it stated that we could not go into war with Britain.
What does popular sovereignty mean?
It is the right of people to rule themselves by voting
What things were taxes placed on in the Townshend acts of 1767?
Glass, Lead, Paper, Paint, and Tea.
Who warned the colonists that the British were coming at the Lexington and Concord battles?
Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott
What was the last battle of the American Revolution, What two forces combined beat the British?
The Battle of Yorktown 1781. The French and American army.
What did the Treaty of Greenville do?
It officially gave the US the Ohio River Valley.
When did Thomas Jefferson get elected and who did he tie with?
1800. John Adams.