american revolution

what was one major consequence of Britain’s victory in the French and Indian war

Britain gained land but had a large war debt

The French and Indian war was mainly a conflict between which two countries

Britain and France

what was George Washington’s position during the French and Indian war?

Young British colonial officer

why did Britain create the proclamation of 1763?

To reduce conflict with native Americans in control western settlement

what did the proclamation of 1763 stop calling us from doing?

Settling west of the Appalachian mountains

which of these was taxed by the stamp act?

Newspapers and legal documents

why did colonist dislike the quartering act?

They had to help house or supply British Soldiers

what did no taxation with that representation mean?

Colonist believed they shouldn’t be taxed without representatives

which group protested British taxes, and policies

sons of liberty

what happened during the Boston massacre?

British soldier soldiers fired into a crowd and killed five colonist

why was Paul Revere’s Boston massacre Image important

It encourage anger toward British shoulders

what effect could the Tea act have on the price of British tea?

it could make Tea cheaper

why were colonist angry about the tea act

they disliked British control and special treatment for the east India company

what happened during the Boston tea party?

Protesters dumped into the Boston Harbour

why did Britain pass the intolerable acts

To punish Massachusetts and discourage resistance

what happened to Boston Port under the intolerable acts

It was closed

why was closing Boston Port such a serious punishment?

Boston depended heavily on trade

why did the colonies hold the first continental Congress?

To discuss how to respond to British actions

which colony did not send representatives to the first continental Congress

Georgia

Who were the Minutemen?

Colonial militia ready to fight quickly

why did General Gage send British troops toward Concord?

To seize colonial military supplies

what was the purpose of Revere, Dawes and Prescott’s ride?

to warn colonist about approaching British troops

why is Lexington connected to the phrase shot heard around the world?

it symbolized the beginning of the revolution

what was the purpose of the olive branch petition?

To ask the king to avoid a complete break with the colonies

what did Thomas Paine argue in common sense?

The colonies should become independent

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

what does consent of the governed mean?

Government gets its power from the people

what was the patriot most likely to support?

Independence from Britain

what was a loyalist most likely to support?

Remaining loyal to Britain

Who won the battle of Bunker Hill?

The British

why was Bunker Hill considered important for the Americans?

British forces suffered heavy casualties

what did Bunker Hill prove to the British?

American forces could fight effectively

why was the victory at Trenton important

It raised American moral

why was crossing the Delaware river a rescue decision for Washington?

His army was struggling and winter conditions were dangerous

what did the victories at Trenton and Princeton help Washington accomplish?

increase moral and keep the army together

what was Valley Forge?

A winter camp where Washington’s army train

which problem did soldiers experience at Valley Forge?

Shortages from food and clothing

how did training at Valley Forge help the continental army?

It made soldiers, more disciplined and effective

what did the Battle of Monmouth demonstrate

The continental army had improved

how did Benedict arnold’s reputation change?

He went from hero to trader

why did Benedict arnold become angry with American leaders?

He felt he was treated unfairly and did not given enough Recognition

what did Benedict arnold attempt to do?

Turn West Point over to the British

why did France become an ally of the Americans?

France wanted to weaken Britain

what did France provide to help the American cause?

Soldiers, money, weapons, and naval support

how did French naval support help at Yorktown?

Help block British forces by sea

Who commanded the British Army at Yorktown?

General Cornwallis

what happened to the British army at Yorktown?

It surrendered

why was Yorktown a major turning point?

The British defeat made continuing the war much harder

what did the treaty of Paris of 1783 accomplish

it ended the war and recognized American independence

Britain had a large debt after the French and Indian war

True

The proclamation of 1763 allowed colonist to freely settle west of the Appalachian

False

The stamp act Taxed printed materials

True

five colonist died during the Boston massacre

True

The sons of liberty supported British taxation

False

The Boston tea party was a protest against British policies

True

Georgia did not send representatives to the first continental Congress

True

patriot generally supported independence from Britain

True

Thomas Payne wrote common sense

True

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

True

The British won the Battle of Bunker Hill

True

Valley Forge was a difficult winter camp for Washington’s army

True

Benedict arnold remained loyal to the American cause for the entire war

false

France provided military and naval support to the Americans

True

The British Army surrendered at Yorktown

True

The treaty of Paris was signed in 1783

True