Quiz 1 Flashcards
The fight between the British and the French over land near the Ohio River resulted in which war?
French and Indian War
Who gained lots of military experience during the French and Indian War?
George Washington
What was the name of the Act that Parliament passed taxing every kind of printed paper?
Stamp Act
What were the names of people that boycotted British goods because of the Stamp Act?
the Sons of Liberty
What was the name of the African American man killed in the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
The purpose of the — was to spread news about British actions throughout the colonies.
Committees of Correspondence
What was the event that led directly to the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Which colony were the Intolerable Acts designed to punish?
Massachusetts
The First Continental Congress issued — to the British government stating that colonists were entitled to the rights of Englishmen.
A Declaration of Rights
Where was the first shot of the Revolution fired?
The Battle of Lexington
What was the name of the book that convinced many colonists that they should break away from England?
Common Sense
Where was name of the Battle that was actually fought on Breed’s Hill?
Bunker Hill
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the woman that dressed in men’s clothing and joined the Continental Army?
Deborah Sampson
Where did Washington win his first great victory?
Trenton
Name a great hero of the American navy?
John Paul Jones
Who defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
Who commanded the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who drilled and trained the American army at Valley Forge?
Friedrich von Steuben
Who spoke in Parliament against the Stamp Act?
Benjamin Franklin
Who helped win the Battle of Saratoga but later deserted to the enemy?
Benedict Arnold
Who rode all night to warn the people of Lexington and Concord that the redcoats were marching?
Paul Revere
Who was hanged as a spy by the British?
Nathaniel Hale
What was Thomas Paine’s contribution to the American Revolution?
Paine wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, which urged American independence in print. His clear and forceful style convinced many people to support independence.
What foreign country helped the American army, and why was this help important?
France sent an army and navy to help Americans. This helped them win the war.
