Road to Revolution
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to ask King George to make peace with the colonists.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to explain why the colonies wanted to separate from Great Britain or to declare independence
A weakness of the Continental Army was that... (Name two)
Lack of troops
Lack of supplies
Lack of training
Which country became an American ally after the Battle of Saratoga?
France
What ocean is east of the 13 colonies?
Atlantic
Why did Thomas Paine write "Common Sense"?
to argue that the colonies should separate from Britain or to inform colonists about independence
Name one grievance the colonists had against King George III.
(Do not over think this. Think of one event on the road to revolution timeline that upset colonists)
Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Intolerable Acts, Townshend Act, Boston Massacre, Tea Act
A weakness of the British Army was...
(Name two)
1. distance between America and Great Britain
2. Lack of motivation from the British
3. Poor leadership
Guerillas helped America during the war by....
Where and how?
Slowing down the British in the South through hit-and-run raids (attacking then disappearing).
What colony is the Hudson River located in?
New York
Who won the Battle at Bunker Hill?
The British
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was...
A. Loyalty
B. Treason
C. Bravery
D. Insanity
B. Treason
Why did many African Americans become Loyalists?
They were promised freedom if they fought for the British.
When the Americans attacked their enemy in Trenton, the Hessians...
surrendered
During the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army crossed what river?
The Delaware River
What is a Patriot?
A patriot is a colonist who did not like the British and their harsh laws on the colonies. They wanted the colonies to be able to self-govern.
What are natural rights?
Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law. People are born with natural rights.
King George III hired German mercenaries to increase the strength of his army. These mercenaries were called
Hessians (German)
Name one important part of the Treaty of Paris.
1. The United States was recognized as an independent nation.
2. Great Britian gave its claim to land in North American away.
3. Loyalists received rights and land back after the war.
Where did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
(Not Yorktown, duh. The colony?)
Virginia
What is a Loyalist?
A loyalist is a colonist who supported British rule over the colonies. They had a deep loyalty to Great Britain and King George.
Name one person who was on the committee to draft the Declaration.
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman
Why was George Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?
He was an experienced leader who inspired confidence and courage.
Describe the global impact of the American Revolution.
Around the world many started wanting independence and democracy for themselves.
For example, the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution
The lands between the Atlantic Coast and the Mississippi River, from the border of Canada south to Florida.
The 13 colonies and land the British won the in the French and Indian War.