Chapt 5 SS American Revolution

The name of the agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War

Which statement is true about the Boston Tea Party?

What were two key actions of the Second Continental Congress?

It is believed that John Adams signed his name so big on the DOI that the King could see it without his eyeglasses.

The cannons from Ticonderoga were necessary to drive the British out of Boston

What was the turning point that changed the French's mind to support the Americans

Where were the first two battles of the Revolutionary War fought?

How did the members of the 2nd Continental Congress feel after submitting the DOI?

Lafayette was known as the "soldier's friend" and became a general on the Patriot's side

When Washington's army crossed the icy Delaware, they took the Hessians by surprise

What key event took place after the Patriots’ victory in the Battle of Saratoga?

The colonists were forced to provide food and shelter to the British soldiers in their own homes as a result of this act

Different Native American tribes fought on different sides during the Revolution.

Paul Revere's ride was important because he freed enslaved Africans, and stole ammunition.

Why did the 2nd Continental Congress send the DOI?

Mercy Otis Warren encouraged colonists to boycott taxed goods

Thomas Paine's common sense pamphlet used plain language to urge independence from Great Britain

The colonists were seeking ___________ or freedom from rule from Great Britain

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

What was a key result of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?

Many colonists joined the fight because of Washington's victories. They believed they could beat Great Britain!

Which of the following was a key advantage for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War?

Why did Great Britain repeal the Stamp Act?

Parliament passed a series of harsh laws in response to the Boston Tea Party. What were they called?

Enslaved Africans were promised freedom if they fought in the war for the Patriots

The three unalienable rights in the DOI are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

The French fleet blocked the British navy from helping Cornwallis

The British didn't recognize the colonists' complaints because they believed the colonists had no rights

The first casualty of the Revolutionary War is believed to be...

What set of laws placed new taxes on the colonists after the repeal of the Stamp Act?

Women who brought water to Patriots on the battlefield were known as Molly Pitcher

Which statement BEST explains why the colonists were angry about the Stamp Act?

The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill

Congress did not want a peaceful solution to the conflict; it wanted war with Great Britain!

Women contributed to the war effort. Which statement best describes these efforts?

These people were soldiers who were paid to fight for other countries

The colonists wanted to cancel or ________________the taxes the British unfairly imposed

The painting with Washington crossing the Delaware River is accurate. It is most likely he was standing in the boat

The Patriots were known for saying," No independence without representation!"

What role did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?