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Revolutionary War

Fourth Grade Revolutionary War

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The French Indian War was fought between The British and the French
Who won the French Indian War? The British
What territory was won in the French Indian War? The Ohio River Valley
Why is the French Indian War considered a cause of the Revolution? Britain and King George III went into major debt funding the war. King George started taxing the colonists to help pay back the debt the war caused.
Which set of laws taxed tea, lead, paint, and glass? The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts (also known as the Coercive Acts) were a reaction to which form of protest by the Colonists? The Boston Tea Party
Which Act passed by King George III allowed British soldiers into the homes of Colonists, forcing them to house and feed the soldiers? The Quartering Act
Which of the following forms of protests is considered to be the most effective? Boycotting
Which of the following is an example of a “boycott”? Refusing to buy British goods
What is the meaning of “No taxation without representation”? A slogan used by colonists who were angry at King George III for passing laws which unfairly taxed the them. The American Colonists though it was unfair that they were being taxed without having any representation at Parliament.
During which event did 12 of the original 13 colonies meet and agreed to stop all trade with Britain? Committees of Correspondence
During which event did all 13 colonies meet after the Battle of Lexington Concord and agree to prepare for possible war with Britain? First Continental Congress
Who was named the head of the Continental Army in preparation for war with Britain? George Washington
ho organized the Committees of Correspondence, a colonial network by which news spread from one colony to another? Samuel Adams
During the Boston Tea Party, what did the colonists dress up like? Native Americans
What is the event where British soldiers killed 5 unarmed colonists and wounded several others? Boston Massacre
What was the resting spot that George Washington and his soldiers spent a harsh winter and 3,000 soldiers died? Valley Forge
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence John Hancock
During which battle was the “Shot heard round the world” fired? Lexington and Concord
What was considered the “darkest point” of the Revolutionary War? Valley Forge
This battle was won by the colonists thanks to trickery and the element of surprise. Battle of Princeton/Trenton
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point of the war? Americans won and France decided to send aid
What was the last battle of the Revolutionary War? Battle of Yorktown
What was the Treaty of Paris? A peace treaty between the 13 colonies and Great Britain
America’s first published black poet Phyllis Wheatley
2nd president of the United States John Adams
Brought refreshments to troops and manned a cannon during battle Molly Pitcher
First to sign the Declaration of Independence John Hancock
Ambassador to France during the war Benjamin Franklin
First Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton
3rd president of the United States Thomas Jefferson
Wrote “Common Sense” and “The Crisis” Thomas Paine
Called “Mrs. President” while 1st lady Abigail Adams
“Give me liberty or give me death” speech Patrick Henry
Leader of the Sons of Liberty Samuel Adams
Commanded the Continental Army George Washington
Most famous traitor in U.S. history Benedict Arnold
Wrote the first history of the Revolution Mercy Otis Warren
Warned the colonists of the movement of British troops Paul Revere
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