Road to Revolution Review
This general from Virginia was a major player on the side of the British during the French and Indian War, even though he was only in his 20s.
- George Washington
Who was fighting during the French and Indian War? In other words, what were the teams?
- Side #1: The French and many Indians
- Side #2: The British with American colonists and a few Indians
How did the map of America change as a result of the French and Indian War.
- The British took control of all land East of the Mississippi that had belonged to the French and gained Florida which belonged to the Spanish.
After the French and Indian War, many Native American tribes united to attack British forts throughout the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Every British fort in the interior, except three, was captured. What was the name of this conflict? - Pontiac’s Rebellion
To help appease the Native Americans, Britain passed a law stating that colonists could not settle the land West of the Appalachian Mountains. This land, newly won from the French and Indian War, would be reserved for the Native American populations. What was the name of this act?
- The Proclamation of 1763?
Why did the British feel the need to place so many different types of taxes on the colonies from 1763-1773?
- To help pay off the debt from the French & Indian War
What was the biggest complaint from the colonists about these taxes? - Taxation without representation
This act, once called the Molasses Act, was a renewed tax on molasses in order to help pay for the French and Indian War.
- The Sugar Act of 1763
This act was a tax on all forms of paper, including wills, playing cards, and newspapers. - The Stamp Act of 1765
This act declared that British soldiers, could be housed in the homes of colonists and that it was the colonies that had to pick up the bill for their food and lodging. - The Quartering Act of 1765
This Act stated that the British government had the right to tax the colonies whenever and however it wanted. This act was passed by the British because they didn’t want to appear weak when repealing the Stamp Act. - The Declaratory Act of 1765
This series of acts were passed to give the British more control over the American colonies and to raise money. They created duties or indirect taxes on imported goods like tea, glass, lead, paint, and paper. To make sure these acts were enforced, Britain sent a fleet of ships with troops.
- Townshend Acts (1767 Mostly)
This act allowed a financially troubled British East India Company to cheaply sell one of its major product to American colonists. This gave the British East India Company a monopoly on this product and undercut American smugglers who also sold this product.
- Tea Act of 1773
This set of acts was meant to punish the colony of Massachusetts and make an example of them so the other colonies wouldn’t act out. It included the closing of Boston’s port, the occupation of Boston by the British Army, and the taking over of government held offices in Massachusetts by the British. - Intolerable/Coercive Acts of 1774
The goal of this act was to destroy the American economy by prohibiting trade between the colonies and any country. Any American ships that were found trading would be treated as an enemy ship and would be confiscated by the British. - Prohibitory Act of 1775
British troops were given the right to conduct searches without a warrant. - Writs of Assistance
This was the officer in charge of the British soldiers who shot the colonists during the Boston Massacre. - Captain Preston
This future U.S. President defended the British soldiers who killed American colonists during the Boston Massacre. - John Adams
What was the name of John Adams' cousin who was even more passionate about the revolution than he was. - Samuel Adams
This silversmith made an engraving of the Boston Massacre that showed the colonists as victims and the English soldiers as guilty. This same individual helped warn the colonists of Lexington that the British were on the way. - Paul Revere
Know the following four sections of the Declaration of Independence?
It states why the Continental Congress had written the Declaration. It was written to give everyone equal rights. - Part 1: The Preamble
They are the rights of citizens. It also says that the people can form a government to protect their rights. - Part 2: Natural Rights
It’s the list that has the colonist's complaints against British government. Also King George III was blamed. - Part 3: List of Grievances
It declares that the colonies have full power to make wars, to form alliances, and to trade with other countries. - Part 4: Resolution of Independence
Even though this is not the exact date when the Declaration of Independence was signed, it is the date when we celebrate its signing. (I need both the date and year.) - July 4, 1776
This individual is seen as the main author of the Declaration of Independence. - Thomas Jefferson
This individual served as the President of the 2nd Continental Congress and signed his name the largest. - John Hancock
Just before signing the Declaration of Independence, this individual stated, "We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."
- Benjamin Franklin
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed? - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This writing by Thomas Paine stated logical reasons for American being independent from Britain. - Common Sense
This writing by Thomas Paine encouraged patriots to stay the course and continue with the revolution, even in bad times. - American Crisis
This was the winter camp where Washington's men endured and became a stronger army. - Valley Forge
At Valley Forge, this Prussian officer turned Washington's men into a well-oiled fighting machine using European training and tactics.
- Baron Von Steuben
This was the first exchange between British soldiers and a colonial militia. It is still unsure who made the first shot that was heard around the world.
The British easily won the first round of the day, but the colonists won the second. - Battles of Lexington & Concord (April 19, 1775 )
Shortly after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Colonial Army fought their first major battle against the British. At the end of the battle, the British had the Colonial Army surrounded and were waiting for Washington's surrender. While they waited, Washington took his forces across the river in boats and survived to fight another day. - Battle of Long Island (August 1776)
With the enlistments of many of Washington's men about to run out, Washington crosses the Delaware with his army and marches several miles to attack a large force of Hessian mercenaries. Washington's army wins the battle, accepts the surrender of the Hessian troops, and only losses a couple of his own soldiers in the process. - Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776)
This battle was actually made up of two battles, nearly 20 days apart. After the Colonial forces won this battle, the French joined the American forces. - Battle of Saratoga (September & October 1777)
This battle employed a unique tactic that is still studied by military experts today. The Colonial line retreated in order to bait the British into attacking. When the British went into full attack, the American forces were waiting for them and beat the British badly.
- Battle at the Cowpens (December 17, 1781)
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War where the British surrendered after being surrounded by Colonial and French troops.
- Battle of Yorktown (September - October 1781)
This was the King of England during the time of the American Revolution. - King George III
This general from Virginia was a major player on the side of the British during the French and Indian War, even though he was only in his 20s.
- George Washington
Who was fighting during the French and Indian War? In other words, what were the teams?
- Side #1: The French and many Indians
- Side #2: The British with American colonists and a few Indians
How did the map of America change as a result of the French and Indian War.
- The British took control of all land East of the Mississippi that had belonged to the French and gained Florida which belonged to the Spanish.
After the French and Indian War, many Native American tribes united to attack British forts throughout the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Every British fort in the interior, except three, was captured. What was the name of this conflict? - Pontiac’s Rebellion
To help appease the Native Americans, Britain passed a law stating that colonists could not settle the land West of the Appalachian Mountains. This land, newly won from the French and Indian War, would be reserved for the Native American populations. What was the name of this act?
- The Proclamation of 1763?
Why did the British feel the need to place so many different types of taxes on the colonies from 1763-1773?
- To help pay off the debt from the French & Indian War
What was the biggest complaint from the colonists about these taxes? - Taxation without representation
This act, once called the Molasses Act, was a renewed tax on molasses in order to help pay for the French and Indian War.
- The Sugar Act of 1763
This act was a tax on all forms of paper, including wills, playing cards, and newspapers. - The Stamp Act of 1765
This act declared that British soldiers, could be housed in the homes of colonists and that it was the colonies that had to pick up the bill for their food and lodging. - The Quartering Act of 1765
This Act stated that the British government had the right to tax the colonies whenever and however it wanted. This act was passed by the British because they didn’t want to appear weak when repealing the Stamp Act. - The Declaratory Act of 1765
This series of acts were passed to give the British more control over the American colonies and to raise money. They created duties or indirect taxes on imported goods like tea, glass, lead, paint, and paper. To make sure these acts were enforced, Britain sent a fleet of ships with troops.
- Townshend Acts (1767 Mostly)
This act allowed a financially troubled British East India Company to cheaply sell one of its major product to American colonists. This gave the British East India Company a monopoly on this product and undercut American smugglers who also sold this product.
- Tea Act of 1773
This set of acts was meant to punish the colony of Massachusetts and make an example of them so the other colonies wouldn’t act out. It included the closing of Boston’s port, the occupation of Boston by the British Army, and the taking over of government held offices in Massachusetts by the British. - Intolerable/Coercive Acts of 1774
The goal of this act was to destroy the American economy by prohibiting trade between the colonies and any country. Any American ships that were found trading would be treated as an enemy ship and would be confiscated by the British. - Prohibitory Act of 1775
British troops were given the right to conduct searches without a warrant. - Writs of Assistance
This was the officer in charge of the British soldiers who shot the colonists during the Boston Massacre. - Captain Preston
This future U.S. President defended the British soldiers who killed American colonists during the Boston Massacre. - John Adams
What was the name of John Adams' cousin who was even more passionate about the revolution than he was. - Samuel Adams
This silversmith made an engraving of the Boston Massacre that showed the colonists as victims and the English soldiers as guilty. This same individual helped warn the colonists of Lexington that the British were on the way. - Paul Revere
Know the following four sections of the Declaration of Independence?
It states why the Continental Congress had written the Declaration. It was written to give everyone equal rights. - Part 1: The Preamble
They are the rights of citizens. It also says that the people can form a government to protect their rights. - Part 2: Natural Rights
It’s the list that has the colonist's complaints against British government. Also King George III was blamed. - Part 3: List of Grievances
It declares that the colonies have full power to make wars, to form alliances, and to trade with other countries. - Part 4: Resolution of Independence
Even though this is not the exact date when the Declaration of Independence was signed, it is the date when we celebrate its signing. (I need both the date and year.) - July 4, 1776
This individual is seen as the main author of the Declaration of Independence. - Thomas Jefferson
This individual served as the President of the 2nd Continental Congress and signed his name the largest. - John Hancock
Just before signing the Declaration of Independence, this individual stated, "We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."
- Benjamin Franklin
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed? - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This writing by Thomas Paine stated logical reasons for American being independent from Britain. - Common Sense
This writing by Thomas Paine encouraged patriots to stay the course and continue with the revolution, even in bad times. - American Crisis
This was the winter camp where Washington's men endured and became a stronger army. - Valley Forge
At Valley Forge, this Prussian officer turned Washington's men into a well-oiled fighting machine using European training and tactics.
- Baron Von Steuben
This was the first exchange between British soldiers and a colonial militia. It is still unsure who made the first shot that was heard around the world.
The British easily won the first round of the day, but the colonists won the second. - Battles of Lexington & Concord (April 19, 1775 )
Shortly after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Colonial Army fought their first major battle against the British. At the end of the battle, the British had the Colonial Army surrounded and were waiting for Washington's surrender. While they waited, Washington took his forces across the river in boats and survived to fight another day. - Battle of Long Island (August 1776)
With the enlistments of many of Washington's men about to run out, Washington crosses the Delaware with his army and marches several miles to attack a large force of Hessian mercenaries. Washington's army wins the battle, accepts the surrender of the Hessian troops, and only losses a couple of his own soldiers in the process. - Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776)
This battle was actually made up of two battles, nearly 20 days apart. After the Colonial forces won this battle, the French joined the American forces. - Battle of Saratoga (September & October 1777)
This battle employed a unique tactic that is still studied by military experts today. The Colonial line retreated in order to bait the British into attacking. When the British went into full attack, the American forces were waiting for them and beat the British badly.
- Battle at the Cowpens (December 17, 1781)
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War where the British surrendered after being surrounded by Colonial and French troops.
- Battle of Yorktown (September - October 1781)
This was the King of England during the time of the American Revolution. - King George III