The French and Indian War
Which act put a tax on imported tea?
The Tea Act of 1773
What was an effort to stop the fighting between British frontiersmen and Native peoples which angered the colonists?
the Proclamation of 1763
Who wrote Common Sense which influenced the Constitution?
Thomas Paine
How were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty involved in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War?
They started protests and organized boycotts of British products.
How many colonial casualties were there at the end of the war?
Nearly 7,000 colonial soldiers were killed.
Which act made colonist pay a tax on important papers, like marriage certificates?
The Stamp Act of 1765
When did the British frontiersmen and Native peoples fight each other?
During Pontiac's Rebellion
What was the point of the committees to whom Patrick Henry delivered his speech?
to work together with the kingdom
What happened at the First Continental Congress?
The colonists asked the British king for representation.
Which battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
Battle at Yorktown
Which act made it harder for colonist to get molasses and make rum?
The Sugar Act of 1764
Which British act forced colonists to pay taxes on paper goods such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards?
The Stamp Act
What was Patrick Henry known for?
being a great speaker
What happened at the First Continental Congress?
The colonists expressed a desire to stay as colonies of Britain.
What was another result of the American Revolution?
The states were left in debt.
Why did the colonists fight in the French and Indian War?
They wanted to move out west for more land.
Which act of rebellion was organized by the Sons of Liberty?
the Boston Tea Party
Why was Patrick Henry’s speech so important?
It inspired colonists to want to go to war with Britain.
Who commanded the British Army?
General Cornwalis
What was a result of the American Revolution?
Thousands of colonists were injured or died from disease.
After the French and Indian War, Great Britain increased taxes on which basic goods?
stamps, paper products, and tea
Why was the Boston Tea Party effective in angering Great Britain?
It cost Great Britain thousands of dollars in losses.
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
He wanted colonists to be able to govern themselves.
Why were the Articles of Confederation important?
They established how the new government would run.
What happened to loyalists after the American Revolution?
They had to move to Canada or back to Britain.