Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
*American Revolution
The American Revolution Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| _____________ is know as "the father of the Constitution" | James Madison |
| The act of colonists invading British ships and dumping 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor is known as _________ | The Boston Tea Party |
| Colonsts who wanted to remain governed by Great Britain were called | Loyalists |
| What document was signed by Great Brittain to recognize the independence of the United States? | The Treaty of Paris 1783 |
| Who commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? | George Washington |
| "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal" is the first line of which important document? | The Declaration of Independence |
| The first 10 ammendments of the U.S. constituton are called _________ | The Bill of Rights |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| During which battle did the British surrender and the colonists finally win the Revolutionary War? | The Battle of Yorktown |
| The pamplet, ___________, by Thomas Paine argued for breaking away from Great Britain and sold 500,000 copies. | Common Sense |
| Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are examples of _________ | Unalienable rights |
| One reason colonists were upset with Great Britain was | A large increase in taxes without representation |
| The Patriots in the Colonial Army called themselves | Minute Men |
| This battle lasted less than an hour and was an early victory for the Patriot forces | The Battle of Trenton |
Created by:
meb209
Popular U.S. History sets