American Revolution
Who dumped the British tea overboard at the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
Which rival country of Great Britain joined the Americans to help them win the war?
France
What does the word revolutionary mean?
Something that causes a big change.
The _____________ Acts that were passed by British Parliament that were harsh and unfair were:
The Intolerable Acts
How did conditions for the Continental Army improve after George Washington wrote a letter to the Second Continental Congress?
They sent them more food and supplies.
The army received more training and soldiers.
What does morale mean in this sentence:
Winning the big game boosted the team’s morale.
Confidence and happiness
What are two ways that the smaller continental army won against the larger more experienced army?
They launched a surprise sneak attack on Christmas night.
They set up strong defenses at Saratoga.
They used different sneak attacks on the British.
What was the name of the document that was signed in 1783, recognizing American independence?
The Treaty of Paris
What is a traitor?
Someone who changes sides and goes against the team they were on.
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Colonies wanted a voice in British Parliament and decisions affecting the colonies.
Great Britain taxed the colonists to pay for the cost of the war and protect the colonies.
What are some ways that americans that had no money and were not well-known heroes could help the army?
They could spy on the British.
They could help tend to the injured and wounded.
What is a fleet?
A group of people and ships sailing across the ocean.
What are two ways the Declaration of Independence claimed that the British king and Parliament had not protected the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
The King and Parliament levied unfair taxes on the colonists.
The King and Parliament took away the colonists' right to a trial by jury.
Does conflict mean discussion, disagreement or party?
Disagreement
Which is the opposite of impress:
disappoint, underwhelm
amaze, dazzle
stamp, engrave
disappoint and underwhelm