American Revolution Flashcards
What is the Sugar Act of 1764?
Reduce the rate of tax on sugar on molasses from six pence to three pence per gallon
What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
Forced colonists to pay for a government stamp for all paper items
What is the Boston Massacre of 1770?
Colonists are angry and they are throwing rocks and snow balls at the British soldiers and the British fired back
What is the Boston Tea Party of 1773?
Colonists dressed as Native Americans and dumped every chest of tea on board
What is the Continental Congress of 1774?
First informal government where all the leaders of the colonies except Georgia met in Philadelphia for a monthlong meeting
What is the Battle of Lexington & Concord of 1775?
Started due to an accidental shot from the British
The minutemen surprised the British troops which sent them back to Boston
What is the Declaration of Independence of 1776?
The document “Declaration of Independence” was signed by the unanimous declaration of the 13 United States of America
What is Burgoyne Surrenders of 1777?
5,895 British and Hessians troops surrendered their arms to American forces
What is the French joins on 1778?
Representatives of French and American governments signed the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce
What is Spain and Holland joins on 1779?
Spain and Holland joined by providing financial assistance to the American force
What is Cornwallis surrenders on 1781?
British Gen. Cornwallis formally surrendered 8,000 British soldiers to American and French force at Yorktown
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Negotiation between the U.S. and Great Britain to recognize American Independence
Who are the British?
People from England who want too rule the 13 colonies
Who are the Patriots?
People who fought for taxes to be removed
Who are the Loyalists?
People who are loyal to the King (British) and afraid of the British troops
