Causes of Revolution
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?
To stop colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What did the Patriots believe?
That the colonies should be independent from Great Britain.
What was one weakness of the British army?
They were far from home.
Why did Britain tax the colonies after the French and Indian War?
To pay off war debts from the war.
What was one hardship faced by Colonial soldiers?
Lack of food, clothing, and pay.
What did the phrase “No taxation without representation” mean?
Colonists wanted a voice in government.
What country became an ally to the colonists during the Revolution?
France.
What was one weakness of the Colonial Army?
They lacked supplies and training.
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To tax printed materials.
What did many loyalists fear would happen after independence?
Chaos and a loss of trade.
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To protest the Tea Act.
What did many loyalists fear would happen after independence?
Chaos and a loss of trade.
Which was one way that colonists protested British taxes?
Boycotting British goods
What ideas inspired colonists to fight for independence?
Enlightenment ideas about liberty and rights.
What social groups made up the Patriots?
Artisans, Small Farmers, Radical Politicians
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine.
Why did Colonists throw tea into Boston Harbor in 1773
To protest the Tea Act.
What was one strength of the British army?
The British had a better navy.
What does it mean to Boycott something or someone?
To stop buying goods.
What social groups made up the Loyalists?
British Royal Officials, Wealthy Merchants
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain.
What document listed grievances against King George III?
The Declaration of Independence.
What was one strength of the Continental (Colonial) Army?
They fought on familiar land.
What did the Declaration of Independence say about government power?
Governments get their power from the people
What group fought on the side of the British to try to gain Freedom?
Enslaved peoples