Revolution Basics
What is a revolution?
A complete change in government or system
Who believed in strong government to avoid chaos?
Thomas Hobbes
What did the Stamp Act tax?
Printed materials/Paper
What is a boycott?
Refusing to buy goods
What event started the war?
Lexington and Concord
What is the difference between protest and revolt?
Protest = peaceful disagreement
Revolt = trying to overthrow authority
Who believed in natural rights?
What did the Quartering Acts require?
Housing British Soldiers
Name one way colonists protested.
Boycotts, protests, smuggling, speeches
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Tea was dumped into the harbor.
What is one thing that pushes people to revolt?
Unfairness, lack of rights, or economic problems
Name one natural right
Life, Liberty, or property
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Stopped Westward expansion
Who were the Sons of Liberty? What was one of the most famous things they did to protest?
A group of men that organized protests The Boston Tea Party was their most famous protest.
Who led the Continental Army?
George Washington
What is something that is NOT a revolution?
A small protest or minor change
What is the social contract?
Agreement where people follow laws and government protects rights.
What was the main purpose of British taxes?
To pay for the French and Indian war.
What did the Daughters of Liberty do?
Made their own goods and supported boycotts.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the steps on the revolution scale?
Accept → Protest → Revolt
According to Locke, when can people overthrow a government?
When it does not protect their rights.
What phrase showed colonial anger about taxes?
"No taxation without representation"
Why were colonists upset about taxes?
They had no representation in Parliament.
What helped the colonists win the war>
French support, geography, and unity