Unit 2 Flashcards
American Revolution
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
Competition for territory and resources in North America between Britain and France.
True or False: The French and Indian War was fought between 1754 and 1763.
True
Fill in the blank: The French and Indian War is known as the ______ War in Europe.
Seven Years
What significant event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Multiple Choice: Which document formally declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain? A) The Magna Carta B) The Constitution C) The Declaration of Independence D) The Articles of Confederation
C) The Declaration of Independence
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
True
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies’ independence from British rule.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ______ ended the French and Indian War.
Paris
What were the effects of the French and Indian War on the British Empire?
Increased debt and the need for new taxes in the colonies.
Multiple Choice: Which battle is often referred to as the first major battle of the American Revolution? A) Battle of Bunker Hill B) Battle of Saratoga C) Battle of Yorktown D) Battle of Trenton
A) Battle of Bunker Hill
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
True or False: The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation.
True
What year was the Boston Tea Party?
1773
Fill in the blank: The ______ Acts were a series of laws imposed by Britain that angered American colonists.
Intolerable
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It was a turning point that secured French support for the American cause.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for colonial discontent? A) Taxation without representation B) British military presence C) The right to free speech D) The Intolerable Acts
C) The right to free speech
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A group of colonists who organized protests against British policies.
True or False: The Continental Congress was formed to coordinate resistance against British rule.
True
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
It recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘No taxation without representation’ expressed the colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no ______.
voice
What was the main challenge faced by the Continental Army?
Lack of resources and training.
Multiple Choice: Which event directly followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence? A) The Battle of Yorktown B) The Siege of Boston C) The Articles of Confederation D) The Battle of Bunker Hill
B) The Siege of Boston
Who was the king of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
