American Revolution Test Review

What was one of the battles ended the Revolutionary War?

being taxed by an authority without the benefit of having elected representatives in government

Who warned the minutemen that the British were coming to Lexington?

Why did Parliament create the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists who wanted freedom were called what?

Who was the general of the Continental Army?

A person or group that gives assistance or support to another

a statement or action expressing disapproval or objection to something

What did the Treaty of Paris do for the American Colonies?

In order to raise money for the British soldiers in the colonies, the British government did what?

What were colonists who wanted to remain British citizens called?

Why were the colonists angry about British taxes?

freedom to make choices

ways that the government can collect money from its citizens to pay for things we need

What were the two main events in Boston that caused more trouble with the British government?

secret group of American colonists who disagreed with British rule

Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

freedom from external power

What was one of the nicknames for British soldiers?

What did Declaration of Independence say?

What was the Boston Tea Party a protest against?

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and/or behaving