Chapter 8 Terms

Question 1

1775-1781, representative body of delegates from all 13 colonies. Drafted Declaration of Independence/managed colonial war effort

Answer 1

2nd continental congress

Question 2

June 1775, fought on outskirts of Boston on breeds hill. Ended in colonial militias retreat, though at a heavy cost to the British

Answer 2

Bunker Hill battle

Question 3

July 1775, conciliatory measure adopted by continental congress, professing Erica loyalty and seeking an end to hostilities. King George rejected petition and declared colonies in rebellion.

Answer 3

Olive branch petition

Question 4

American colonists who opposed the revolution and stood loyal to the king. AKA: Tories

Answer 4

Loyalists

Question 5

1783, peace treaty signed by British and US to end revolutionary war. British recognized American independence and Americans restored loyalist property and repay debts to British creditors

Answer 5

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Question 6

Wife/advisor of John Adam’s (2nd president), mother of John Quincy Adam’s (6th president), advocate for woman’s rights, first First Lady to live in White House

Answer 6

Abigail Adam’s