Events leading to the American Revolution

Who wrote Common Sense?

John Locke said people enjoy natural rights of ___________, ____________, and ________.

What was the first tax passed against the American Colonies in 1764?

What was the colonial slogan in response to the Stamp Act and others acts passed by Parliament?

Which two people influenced Thomas Jeffefson when he wrote the Dec. of Independence?

What are Natural Rights?

Which is the best definition for the Enlightenment?

Which law made it illegal for colonists to settle West of the Appalachians Mountains?

What was the British response to the Boston Tea Party?

Which act of Parliament imposed taxes on paper items?

Why were new taxes passed against the American Colonies by England?

What made the commander of the American Army successful in the Revolutionary War?

Who said “Give me liberty, or give me death?” Also known as the orator of the Revolution.

Which country came to the aid of the Americans during the war?

What did the pamphlet Common Sense contain?

The Sons of Liberty were formed by _______

What did the Stamp Act place a tax on?

The cause of the French and Indian War was the rivalry between _______ and _______.

Which battle ended the war?

Who commanded the Continental (American) Army during the Revolution?

Where was the “Shot heard 'round the World?”

Who ruled the American colonies during the American Revolution?

Who was responsible for the treaty of Alliance with France?

According to the social contract, the power of government comes from the _________

Which statement best describes the Boston Massacre?