Revolutionary War

Question 1

Stamp Act

Answer 1

Tax on paper goods

Colonist came up with “No Taxation without Representation” because of this act

Question 2

Tea Act

Answer 2

Law only allowed Britain to sell tea to the colonists

Question 3

Intolerable Acts

Answer 3

Harsh laws created by British to punish for Boston Tea Party

Closed Boston ports and took away their right to govern

Question 4

Rebellion

Answer 4

Colonists sent a letter to King George to say they didnt like British actions

Colonists boycotted and refused to buy British goods

British fired first shots and Lexington and Concord to start war

Question 5

Declaration of Independence

Answer 5

Written by Thomas Jefferson

Signed by the 4 South Carolina Representatives

Stated reasons colonies should be free and independent

Declared George Washington head of Continental Army

Question 6

Native Americans

Answer 6

Tried to avoid war

Supported British and attacked colonists

Question 7

Loyalist

Answer 7

Not in favor of Independence

Backcountry people who wanted to live their lives

Supported the British

Question 8

Women

Answer 8

Managed farms and plantations

Served as messengers and nurses

Question 9

Patriots

Answer 9

Supported continental congress

From low country and supported the militia

Question 10

Slaves

Answer 10

Only allowed non-military jobs in the army