American Revolution - Chapter Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and events from the American Revolution as detailed in the lecture notes.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by George Grenville?

To impose a tax on all legal documents, licenses, newspapers, almanacs, playing cards, and dice.

Who were the Sons of Liberty and who was a prominent leader?

A group organized to oppose the Stamp Act, with Samuel Adams as a key leader.

What were the Townshend Acts?

A series of laws imposing duties on American colonial imports like tea, glass, paint, paper, and lead.

What did Mercy Otis Warren encourage women to do during the Revolution?

To boycott British luxuries such as feathers, furs, satin, and capes.

What event is known as the Boston Massacre?

A confrontation where a mob harassed British soldiers, leading to gunfire and civilian casualties.

Who was Crispus Attucks?

A black sailor and one of the first casualties of the Boston Massacre.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

A protest in which colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to oppose British tea sales.

What were the Intolerable Acts?

A series of punitive laws imposed by Britain that included shutting down Boston Harbor and requiring colonists to quarter British soldiers.

What were the main outcomes of the 1st Continental Congress?

To coordinate colonial resistance against British rule and to address grievances.

What was the significance of Lexington and Concord?

They marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the American colonies.

Who warned the minutemen about the British approach?

Paul Revere.

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A final attempt by the colonies to avoid war by seeking peace with King George III.

What was 'Common Sense' and who wrote it?

A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that advocated for American independence.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.

What role did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

About 5,000 freed slaves served in the army, showing courage and loyalty.

What was the Battle of Trenton?

A surprise attack where American forces defeated German mercenaries known as Hessians.

What does egalitarianism mean?

The belief in equality for all people.

What were some challenges in creating a new government after the Revolution?

Rejecting the British system and establishing a republic of the people was difficult.

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 accomplish?

It recognized U.S. independence and set national boundaries.