Revolutionary War

Question 1

French and Indian War

Answer 1

War between Britain and France to control North America. (1754)
●Was a major cause of the War for two reasons:
●Proclamation of 1763 – banned all settlement west of the Appalachians to avoid more conflicts with Native Americans – this angered the colonists.
●Fighting this war caused economic hardship for the British which they passed on to the colonies through taxation.

Question 2

Boycotts

Answer 2

Was created and I forced in rebellion to the taxes and the King

Question 3

Sons of Liberty

Answer 3

Took part in the Boston tea party, dressing up as Indians and throwing the tea off board, were against the king

Question 4

Smuggling

Answer 4

Smuggled arms from Europe

Question 5

Stamp Act

Answer 5

angered coloniel elites Patrick Henry electrifies colonists with his Virginia resolves

Question 6

Townshend Duties

Answer 6

trade boycott run by John Hancock Creates wide spread support

Question 7

“Intolerable Acts”

Answer 7

colonists view the acts as a violation of their rights as Englishmen

Question 8

Quartering Act

Answer 8

Citizens were ordered to house soldiers in their homes

Question 9

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 9

closed down colonial expansion westward, was the first measure to affect all thirteen colonies

Question 10

Lexington and Concord

Answer 10

fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities

Question 11

Bunker Hill

Answer 11

British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost

Question 12

Saratoga

Answer 12

were a turning point in the American Revolution
Burgoyne again attacked the Americans at Bemis Heights on October 7th, but this time was defeated and forced to retreat. He surrendered ten days later

Question 13

Yorktown

Answer 13

the surrender by Cornwallis, and the capture of both him and his army, prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict. The battle boosted faltering American morale and revived French enthusiasm for the war, as well as undermining popular support for the conflict in Great Britain

Question 14

Principles of the Declaration of Independence

Answer 14

All men are created with certain unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Question 15

George Washington

Answer 15

First president and strong leader that was humble and didn’t necessarily brag about his high position

Question 16

Patriots vs. Loyalists

Answer 16

Patriots: rebelled against the king and Great Britain

Loyalists: loyal to King, believed the king provided them with safety and protection

Question 17

Hessians

Answer 17

German auxiliaries contracted for military service by the British government, who found it easier to borrow money to pay for their service than to recruit its own soldiers