1B1 - American Revolution Flashcards
Analyze the major events leading up to and during the American Revolution.
What was the purpose of the American Revolution?
To gain independence from British rule.
What was the first official battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
What was the impact of the French and Indian War on the American Revolution?
It led to increased debt for Great Britain, impacting their ability to sustain the war.
Who was sent on his first military mission in 1753 that eventually led to the French and Indian War?
George Washington
What was the purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?
To ban settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Which Act passed in April 1764 taxed sugar, molasses, and other goods, leading to colonial resentment?
Sugar Act
What Act passed in 1765 led to the slogan ‘‘No taxation without representation’’?
Stamp Act
What were the Townshend Acts?
An Act passed by the British in 1767 that taxed colonial imported goods such as glass, lead, tea, and paint.
What event occurred on March 5, 1770, that fueled the flames of rebellion?
The Boston Massacre
British troops fired into a crowd of angry colonists.
Why was the Boston Tea Party (1773) important?
Colonists were angry at British taxes and threw tea into Boston Harbor.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent to the King?
To declare loyalty to the King while expressing grievances against the actions of the King and Parliament.
What event led to the Boston Massacre in March 1770?
Colonists angry with taxes protested against British officials, and eventually the British opened fire on the colonists.
Further taxes, including taxes on tea, led to the Boston Massacre.
What were the Coercive Acts?
Acts such as the Quartering Act used by the British to punish and control the colonies.
The Quartering Act forced colonists to provide housing for British soldiers. This resulted in a meeting of the First Continental Congress in September 1774.
When did the American Revolution end?
1783
The American Revolution officially ended in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
What were the main causes of the American Revolution?
- Colonial frustration at being taxed without representation.
- Growing tensions between Boston and the British.
- Desire to settle further west in Native American held lands.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
- First constitution of the United States, created in 1781.
- Gave lots of power to state governments, little to federal government.
- Only lasted until 1789, when the current Constitution was created and approved by Congress.
What was the Seven Years War (French and Indian War)?
1756 global conflict involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas.
Great Britain and Prussia were one alliance.
France, backed by Spain, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia were the other alliance.
Why was the Second Continental Congress important?
In 1775, Colonial representatives convene in Philadelphia to establish a Continental army and elect George Washington as its Commander-in-Chief.
The delegates also draft the Olive Branch Petition and send it to King George III, hoping to reach a peaceful resolution. Refusing to hear the petition, the King declares the American colonies in revolt.
Why was Washington crossing the Delaware important?
December of 1776, Washington sneak attacks British troops in Trenton, New Jersey.
After crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776, Washington led his forces in an attack upon the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey.
What tool can a teacher use to show impacts of the American Revolution?
Cause and effect graphic organizer.
