click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 6/7 Review
Causes of the America Revolution/Revolutionary War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A colonist who opposed British rule and supported independence. | Patriot |
| What is the name of the governing body in the British government? | Parliament |
| What became the battle cry of the colonists as they moved towards independence? | No taxation without representation |
| Colonists who were loyal to the king and/or Britain. | Loyalists |
| This law required colonists to house British soldiers in their homes. | Quartering Act |
| A group of civilians who pledge to protect and defend their community. | Militia |
| A series of laws intended to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. | Intolerable Acts |
| Who rode throughout the countryside to warn colonists that the British were coming? | Paul Revere |
| Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place? | Lexington and Concord (Massachusetts) |
| The "shot heard 'round the world" describes what historic event? | The start of the American Revolution/Revolutionary War |
| Where did delegates of the Continental Congress meet? | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Who was chosen to be the commanding general of the Continental Army? | George Washington |
| What document declared that the colonies were free from British rule? | Declaration of Independence |
| Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| When was the Declaration of Independence ratified (approved)? | July 4th, 1776 |
| How did France contribute to America's fight for independence? | Provided money, weapons and supplies, soldiers, military leadership |
| What challenges did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge? | Lack of food and supplies, disease, extreme weather |
| A Frenchman who volunteered to serve in Washington's army who was known as the soldier's friend. | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Who turned the inexperienced soldiers at Valley Forge into a skilled fighting force? | Baron von Steuben |
| What advantages did Americans have during the war? | Strong leadership, motivation, knowledge of the land, support from foreign allies |
| What advantages did Britain have during the war? | A well-trained, experienced army; A large, powerful navy; unlimited resources |
| Who was the king of England during the American Revolution? | King George III |
| This law placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other goods shipped to the colonies. | Sugar Act |
| A law that required printed materials to have a stamp to show that a tax had been paid. | Stamp Act |
| Refuse to use or buy something as a form of protest | Boycott |
| What was the first plan of government for the United States? | The Articles of Confederation |