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Where was the "Shot Heard Around the World"
Lexington
Why did the British decide to start taxing the colonists?
To pay for the French and Indian War.
How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the American Revolution movement?
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
What was it called British redcoats fired into a crowd of colonists outside the customs house?
Boston Massacre
Refusing to buy goods is called what?
Boycott
Where is Marquis de Lafayette from?
France
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
How did the colonists protest the Tea Act?
By dumping tea into Boston Harbor. (Boston Tea Party)
What was significant about the Battle of Saratoga?
American victory convinced many foreign nations to join the war as American allies.
Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor?
He believed that he was not getting enough credit for his victories.
What did George Washington and The Continental Army do on Christmas Day?
Crossed the icy Delaware River
Why was the winter a Valley Forge so difficult for the George Washington and the Continental Army?
the army was unprepared and ill-equipped for the severe winter. Low supplies and food.
What was an important consequence of the French and Indian War?
French lost most of its territory in North America
How did the King respond to the Boston Tea Party?
By passing the Intolerable Acts.
Along with Marquis de Lafayette, who else made a military impact on the American Revolution?
George Washington
What was the significance of the fighting at Lexington and Concord?
It marked the start of the American Revolution.
Why was the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by the Green Mountain Boys important for the Americans?
Americans gained cannons and ammunition for the army.
What was the document that the colonists sent the King, saying that they would remain loyal to the King as long as he repealed the Intolerable Acts?
Olive Branch Petition
How was the Treaty of Paris in 1783 a victory for the United States?
The British had to recognize the United States as free and independent nation.
How were the Sons of Liberty and Daughters of Liberty similar?
They both opposed and protested against British policies.
Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys?
Ethan Allen
What was the main argument that was found in the Declaration of Independence?
If a gov't is bad, people have right to make their own.
Which factor contributed most to the victory at Yorktown for the Americans?
The French army and navy helped the Americans encircle and trap the British at Yorktown.
What was the main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?
To establish the United States of America as an independent nation.
What is the introduction of the Declaration of Independence called?
The Preamble