VA, MA, NH, MD, CT, RI, Deleware, NC, SC, NJ, NY, PA, GA
100
Who had to house and feed the British soldiers that the king sent over?
The colonists
100
Fill in the blank. Congress are a group of representatives that meet to work out a _______________.
problem.
100
What did the militia dig to protect themselves during battle?
Trenches
100
What nation were the colonists fighting against during the war?
England
200
Which of the following states was not one of the original colonies? Connecticut, Florida, New Hampshire, or Georgia?
Florida
200
Name two items the colonists were taxed on.
Stamps, Sugar, Tea, etc.
200
Why were some of the militia (army) known as the minutemen?
Because they had to be ready for battle in just a few minutes.
200
The first shot during the battles of Lexington and concord was known as the 'Shot _____ ______ ___ _______.
Heard round the world.
200
Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to the world declaring their freedom from English rule. What is this letter called?
The Declaration of Independence
300
Name a reason the colonists came over from England to settle in the colonies?
Religious freedom
300
There was a misunderstanding between the colonists and the British soldiers. The colonists threw snowballs at the soldiers. Some of the soldiers turned around shot at the colonists. When the smoke cleared, five colonists were killed. One of those men was Crispus Attucks. What was this event known as?
The Boston Massacre
300
Define taxes.
Money people must pay to the government.
300
What were the first battles fought between the British and colonial forces?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
300
Which country supplied money and weapons to the colonists to help their fight?
France
400
Name a method the colonists used to show they were unhappy with British taxes and acts?
Petitions, Boycotts, Protests
400
Name 2 details about the Boston Tea Party.
Organized and carried out by the Sons of Liberty, dressed as native Americans, dumped tea overboard in the Boston harbor, harbor was closed until tea was paid for.
400
What does the word 'revolution' mean?
The fight to replace one government with another.
400
What was the last battle?
Yorktown
400
When did the US declare its independence?
July 4th 1776
500
Which colony was one of the major centers of revolutionary activity
MA
500
Name at least one reason why the colonists were angry with the king.
taxes, taxation without representation, wanted to rule themselves, had to house British soldiers.
500
Define a loyalist and a patriot.
Loyalist - colonist who wanted to stay loyal to the king.
Patriot - colonist who wanted to fight for their independence.
500
Which battle proved to the British military that the colonists could be a serious threat?
Battle of Bunker Hill
500
What was the goal of the American Revolution?
For 13 colonies to be free from England. To create their own government without a king.