Unit 1: Revolutionary War

Question 1

French And Indian War (1754-1763)

Answer 1

In 1754 France and England fought for control of North America. England won and they controlled all the land east of the Mississippi River. The British started taxing the American colonists to pay for the war.

Question 2

The Stamp Act(1765)

Answer 2

placed a tax on all legal documents, licenses, newspapers, and other documents.

Question 3

Boston Massacre(1771)

Answer 3

5 colonists were killed when they were throwing rocks and harassing the British soldier. This angered the colonists. Paul Revere made a famous engraving of it.

Question 4

Boston Tea Party

Answer 4

The British passed the Tea Act in 1773. This allowed a British tax company to sell tea without having to pay the tax. This angered the colonists. Boston Patriots including some members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and threw the tea overboard.

Question 5

Are you ready for the next part of the deck: Key People?

Answer 5

Yes, you are!

Question 6

King George III

Answer 6

He was king of England during the Revolutionary War.

Question 7

George Washington

Answer 7

He fought during the French & Indian war, he lead the Continental Army, led the Constitutional Convention, and became the first president.

Question 8

Ben Franklin

Answer 8

inventor, scientist, editor of Declaration of Independence.

Question 9

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 9

Wrote most of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Eventually became the 3rd president.

Question 10

Benedict Arnold

Answer 10

Led victory at Saratoga, but became a British traitor.

Question 11

Patrick Henry

Answer 11

Radical supporter of independence. Convinced Virginia to support independence with his speech “Give me liberty or give me death!”

Question 12

John Adams

Answer 12

A lawyer who supported independence, helped write the Declaration of Independence, and became the second president.

Question 13

Sons of Liberty

Answer 13

Helped organize boycotts. Used violence to protest the Stamp Act.

Question 14

Daughters of Liberty

Answer 14

Got supplies for the Continental Army by spinning thread and weaving cloth.

Question 15

Black Regiments

Answer 15

Close to 5 grand enslaved blacks fought for the Continental Army, with some fighting for the British.

Question 16

Paul Revere

Answer 16

Rode to Lexington to warn the people that the British were coming.

Question 17

Are you ready for the next part of the deck: The battles and events?

Answer 17

Yes, you are!

Question 18

Battle of Lexington

Answer 18

1775. British troops went to take some of the colonists weapons and were met by the colonial militia called minutemen. The first shots were fired.

Question 19

Declaration of Independence

Answer 19

June 1776 the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia decided to declare independence from Great Britain. It stated men(meaning everyone) are born with certain rights that the government cannot take away. These rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also included a list of grievances(complaints) with the king. Written by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, and two other men.

Question 20

Saratoga

Answer 20

1777. The United States won a turning point victory in Saratoga, New York. It convinced the French to join the Americans.

Question 21

Valley Forge

Answer 21

During the winter, the Americans made camp at Valley Forge. The camp was a difficult time for the Americans. They did not have enough food or supplies. They recieved training from the French and became a better trained army after.

Question 22

Yorktown

Answer 22

1781. Last battle of the Revolutionary War. The British surrendered, making the USA.