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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 |
| When arguing for America's freedom, who exclaimed "Give me liberty or give me death?" | Patrick Henry |
| 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. | Coercive Acts/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 First and Second 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 |
| Who persuaded the French to support America's fight for independence? | Benjamin Franklin |
| What challenges did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge? | Lack of food and supplies, disease, harsh 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 |
| When asked for his surrender at sea, who replied "I have not yet begun to fight"? | John Paul Jones |
| What advantages did Americans have during the war? | Strong leadership, motivation, knowledge of the land, support from foreign allies |
| What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War? | The Battle of Yorktown (Virginia) |
| Battle tactics that include surprise attacks and ambushes. | Guerrilla warfare |
| What advantages did Britain have during the war? | A well-trained, experienced army; A larger, more powerful army and navy; unlimited resources |
| What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War? | The Treaty of Paris |
| Secret organizations whose members organized protests against British laws and policies. | The Sons of Liberty |
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