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American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This event took place in 1770 when British soldiers fired into the crowd of colonists, killing several people. | Boston Massacre |
| Who created the engraving of the Boston Massacre? | Paul Revere |
| Who was the first man to die during the Revolution, during the Boston Massacre? | Crispus Attucks |
| How many people actually died during the Boston Massacre? | 5 |
| What are some differences between what the story says about the Boston Massacre, and what really happened? | Revere's engraving made it look like British soldiers fired on peaceful colonists without reason, but in reality, the crowd was throwing snowballs and shouting insluts before shots were fired. |
| What effect does Paul Revere's engraving on the Boston Massacre have on the American Patriots? | It stirred anger and united the colonists against Britain which fueled Patriot Propaganda. |
| This event occurred in 1773, when colonists disguised as Mohawk indians boarded British ships and dumped chests of tea overboard into Boston Harbor. | Boston Tea Party |
| This event was a protest against the Tea Act. | Boston Tea Party |
| How did the Patriots manage to get aboard the British ships? | Disguised themselves as Native Americans and secretly climbed on the ships at night. |
| This event took place in 1775. This is where militia confronted British troops and several colonists were killed. | Battle of Lexington |
| At this battle, the colonists fought back forcing the British to retreat to Boston under heavy fire. | Battle of Concord |
| What is Paul Revere known for? | He is known for his midnight ride warning the colonists that the British are coming. |
| "Two if by land, and one if by sea." means what? | The lanterns would signal the route of the British. One lantern meant by sea and two meant by land. |
| What is Paul Revere's ride famously known as? | Midnight Ride of Paul Revere |
| What are some of the advantages the British had during the war? | Well trained troops, powerful navy, more money and better supplies. |
| What are some of the advantages the Americans had during the war? | Fighting on home ground, fight for independence (motivation), strong leaders like George Washington, and support from allies later in the war. |
| This event took place June 1775. British attacked and won after suffering heavy loss. | Battle of Bunker Hill |
| Even though the Patriots lost the Battle of Bunker Hill, why were they encouraged by its outcome? | Fought the British and caused many casualities |
| Who is the author of the pamphlet Common Sense? | Thomas Paine |
| What are the date and setting of the Declaration of Independence? | The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia at Independence Hall. |
| Why was the Declaration of Independence written? | It was written to explain why the colonies were breaking away from Britain. |
| What did the Declaration of Independence state? | It declared that the colonies were free and independent states, no longer under British rule. |
| The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights that include... | life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| Who is the main author of the first draft of the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the first draft. |
| What are the two main weapons used during the Revolution? | muskets and bayonettes |
| Who was the leader of America's continental army? | George Washington |
| After just a few months, why was confidence in General Washington so low? | Washington lost many battles and soldiers were poorly trained, which lowered confidence for him. |
| In the Battle of Trenton, Washington and his troops crossed what river? | Delaware River |
| Trenton is in what state? | New Jersey |
| What does Thomas Paine read to his troops? What effect does it have on them? | The American Crisis to the troops which inspired them to keep fighting. |
| What strategy did Washington use to attach the British and the Hessians? | Surprise attack on Christmas night which caught them off guard. |
| Who is quoted with saying, "These are the times that try men's souls..."? What does this quote mean? | Thomas Paine; It means that hard times test people's true character and loyalty. |
| The Battle of Trenton was important even though it was a small battle. Why is it important? | The victory boosted American morale and showed the Continental Army that they could win and encouraged soldiers to enlist. |
| Who is the British General that surrenders at Saratoga? | British General John Burgoyne |
| "Leave the champagne at home, Johnny" means what? | It manes that Burgoyne had expected to win and celebrate but instead was defeated and forced to surrender. |
| How many British soldiers surrendered at Saratoga? | 6,000 |
| Why was the surrender at Saratoga a major turning point of the war? | It convinced France to join the war. |
| Who goes to France to ask for help with the war? why does he ask for help? | Benjamin Franklin; he knows that the French want revenge on the British. |
| What was the last major battle of the American Revolution? | Yorktown |
| Which country ended up helping America at Yorktown? | France |
| What British General surrenders to the Americans at Yorktown? | General Cornwallis |
| How many British troops surrendered at Yorktown? | about 8,000 |
| How did the Americans and French defeat the British at Yorktown? What was the strategy? | Trapped them on land while the French Navy blocked the escape |
| After the surrender at Yorktown, what officially ends the American Revolution? | The Treaty of Paris (1783) |
| Place these in order...Stamp Act, French and Indian War, Boycotts by Sons of Liberty | French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Boycotts of the Sons of Liberty |
| Place in order...French and Indian War, Declaration of Independence, Taxation without Representation | French and Indian War, Taxation without Representation, Declaration of Independence |
| Place in order...Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Tea Act | Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts |
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