Chopped Huzz Flashcards
What was the primary cause of the American Revolution?
Colonial opposition to British taxation and lack of representation.
True or False: The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the Stamp Act.
False
Fill in the blank: The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at _______.
Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What year did the Declaration of Independence get adopted?
1776
Multiple Choice: Which event directly led to the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To respond to the Intolerable Acts and organize colonial resistance.
True or False: George Washington was the commander of the British forces during the Revolution.
False
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _______ ended the American Revolutionary War.
Paris
Who was the king of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
What was the significance of the Boston Massacre?
It fueled anti-British sentiments and propaganda.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ Acts were laws that imposed taxes on everyday items like paper and tea.
Townshend
What role did France play in the American Revolution?
France provided military support and resources to the American colonies.
Multiple Choice: Which document formally established the United States as an independent nation?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
What was the main argument presented in Thomas Paine’s pamphlet ‘Common Sense’?
It argued for independence from Britain and the establishment of a democratic government.
True or False: The Continental Army was well-trained and equipped at the start of the war.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a secret society formed to oppose British policies.
Sons of Liberty
What was the impact of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It demonstrated that colonial forces could stand up to the British army.
Multiple Choice: Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What is the significance of July 4, 1776?
It is the date the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
True or False: The Loyalists supported independence from Britain.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a series of laws passed by Britain to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
What role did women play during the American Revolution?
Women took on roles as nurses, messengers, and even disguised themselves as soldiers.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key figure in the American Revolution known for his speeches?
Patrick Henry
