Causes of the Revolution
What country ruled the 13 colonies before the American Revolution?
Great Britain
What protest involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Who was chosen as the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What document announced the colonies’ freedom from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What new country was created by the American Revolution?
The United States of America
Why did Britain decide to tax the colonies after the French and Indian War?
They needed money
What event in 1770 involved British soldiers killing five colonists?
Boston Massacre
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
What day do Americans celebrate the Revolution and independence?
July 4th, Independence Day
What was the main complaint colonists had about British taxes?
No taxation without representation
What were the strict laws called that Britain passed after the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
Who was king of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
How many years did the American Revolution last?
8 years
What ideas from the Revolution inspired other countries?
Freedom and equality
What did colonists disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party?
Native Americans
What group did the colonies form to discuss how to respond to British actions?
First Continental Congress
What army did George Washington lead?
The Continental Army
What rights did the Revolution show people they could stand up for?
Their rights and self-government
What was one law that taxed paper goods in the colonies?
Stamp Act
In what year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
Why does the American Revolution still matter today?
It created the U.S. and inspired many nations