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American Revolt SOL
Virginia USI.6 American Revolution
Question | Answer |
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In the American colonies, Great Britain’s desire to remain a world power resulted in the | French and Indian War |
Great Britain imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of | French and Indian War |
Great Britain’s reasons for controlling the colonies (3) | *desired to remain a world power. *Great Britain’s desire to remain a world power resulted in the French and Indian War. • Great Britain imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War. |
Great Britain’s reasons for taxation (2) | • To help finance the French and Indian War • To help finance the maintenance of British troops in the colonies |
Colonists had no representation in | Parliament |
Some colonists resented the power of the | colonial governors |
Great Britain wanted strict control over this colonial government body | colonial legislatures |
The colonies opposed | British taxes |
restricted the western movement of settlers after the French and Indian War | The Proclamation of l763 |
Sources of colonial dissatisfaction (5) | No representation in parliament Colonial governors Control of colonial legislatures Strick control over trade Opposed British taxes Proclamation of 1763 |
Key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence were based upon ideas first expressed by | European philosophers |
unalienable rights (define) | rights that cannot be taken away |
People establish__________ to protect those rights | government |
People have “certain unalienable rights" (Name them) | life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness |
• Government derives power from the__________ | people |
__________have a right and a duty to change a __________that violates their rights. | People, government |
Key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence (4) | • People have “certain unalienable rights” • People establish government to protect those rights. • Government derives power from the people. • People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights. |
British king during the Revolutionary era | King George III |
British general who surrendered at Yorktown | Lord Cornwallis |
Championed the cause of independence | John Adams |
Commander of the Continental Army | George Washington |
Major author of the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses; inspired colonial patriotism with his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech | Patrick Henry |
Prominent member of the Continental Congress; helped frame the Declaration of Independence; helped gain French support for American independence | Benjamin Franklin |
Enslaved African American who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence and who eventually gained her freedom | Phillis Wheatley |
Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. | Boston Massacre |
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes. | Boston Tea Party |
Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence. | First Continental Congress |
The first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War | Battles at Lexington and Concord |
The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776). | Approval of the Declaration of Independence |
This American victory was the turning point in the war. | Battle of Saratoga |
This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War. | Surrender at Yorktown |
Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty. | Signing of the Treaty of Paris |
Colonial advantages (3) | • Some colonists’ defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs • Additional support from France • Strong leadership |
As __________ __________ expanded control over the American colonies, many colonists became dissatisfied and __________. | Great Britain, rebellious |
New __________ ideas led to a desire for __________ and a __________ government in the American colonies. | political, independence, democratic |
Many individuals played important roles in shaping events of the __________ _________. | American Revolution |
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Mrs. Estes
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