Causes
Colonists
Ideas
The Revolution
People of Revolution
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What about this map began the conflict leading to the American Revolution?
Proclamation Line - Britain would not let colonists move west of the line / Appalachian Mountains
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What is the difference between how the Sons & Daughters of Liberty protested British actions?
Sons of Liberty were more violent, using intimidation.
Daughters of Liberty supported boycotts by finding alternative products.
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Why was it necessary for Thomas Paine to write the pamphlet Common Sense?
To convince the 40% of colonists who were neutral to join the war effort
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What happened at Valley Forge?
Winter training camp - learned professional training, healed, etc.
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Who was appointed as General over the Continental Army?
George Washington
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Why did the Stamp Act lead to the American Revolution?
(What is the phrase we use?)
Taxes were passed without colonist representation in Parliament.
No Taxation without Representation
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Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce to the King of England that the colonies were now a free nation, the United States of America
200
How did mountains impact a battle of the war? Which battle?
Colonists got high ground to help defeat British at Saratoga
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Who was the Prussian who helped train soldiers at Valley Forge & taught about the need for good hygiene?
Baron von Steuben
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What led to the Intolerable Acts?
Response to the Boston Tea Party and used to punish the colonists.
300
Who was the group tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Committee of Five
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What was NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence?
1. Description of the Natural Rights of All People
2. Complaints against the king
3. Description of Colonists' attempts to work with the King
4. Recruitment of Colonial Support for a Revolutionary War
#4 - the Declaration was NOT written to get support for the war. That was the purpose of Common Sense.
300
How was the Battle of Yorktown won?
Colonists chased the British army to a peninsula where the French navy was surrounding them, blocking the British escape.
300
How did Marquis de Lafayette help George Washington and the military win the American Revolution?
Helped plan the final battle at Yorktown
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What is this political cartoon protesting?
Tea Tax
400
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the ideas of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
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Belief of colonists that all men are created equal and that governments should protect people?
Natural Rights
400
How did the win at the Battle of Trenton impact the war, becoming a turning point?
The colonists defeated and captured hired Hessians which gave the colonial army supplies and resources, encouraging them to continue fighting the war.
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What role did Benjamin Franklin and John Adams play in the American Revolution?
Diplomats / Ambassadors to Europe to build alliances and get support from nations like France
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What are TWO ways the Intolerable Acts punished the colonists?
Sent in military control
Banned local government
Shut down Boston Harbor for trade
Sent colonists to Britain for trials when arrested
Required colonists to quarter (house) soldiers / military
500
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
Unite the 13 colonies by organizing secret communication about protests and resistance
500
How did the colonial win at the Battle of Saratoga become a turning point for the Revolutionary War?
The win at Saratoga convinced the French to become an ally of the Americans and send supplies and their navy to assist.
500
What are some ways women and African Americans contribute to the American Revolution? Name at least two.
Cooks, Nurses, Soldiers, Spies