American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution, Declaring Independence, Strategy & Battles

Until 1763, American colonists lived under ________, which allowed them protection at very little cost.

The most important grievance the First Continental Congress had was "no taxation without representation"

January 1776, most important colonial propaganda pamphlet & major catalyst for independence. (T-Paine spitting hot fire)

The First (and second) Continental Congress met in New York City.

Which of the following was not an American disadvantage at the start of the war in 1775?

One of the Intolerable Acts simply expanded the scope of the 1765 Quartering Act.

Committees of Correpondence were Patriots who communicated with each other across state lines during the Revolution.

Which of the following was not a British disadvantage at the start of the war in 1775?

Main forms of 1760's colonial protest: Violent Intimidation, intellectual protests, and anonymous letters to King George

The Sons of Liberty orchestrated the Boston Tea Party.

The author of the "Virginia Resolves"

Immediately after the Battle of Lexington, the Battle of ___ yielded a very different result.

The Royal Governor of __ (Hutchinson) defiantly kept BIE Tea Co. ships in harbor despite most others sending them away.

Which of the following was not a key provision of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

After failing at Concord, the Red Coats eventually left Boston to regroup and strategize in __.

After the Battle of ___ French aid increased because Americans proved they had a chance if given a little help.

The first message sent to King George by the 2nd Continental Congress in July of 1775.

By July of 1776 the 2nd Continental Congress decided all of the following except

After the Boston Tea Party, Parliament punished the city by introducing the Coercive Acts. Referred to by colonists as _

In 1774, the First Continental Congress advocated for war with Britain.

The Quartering Act is also known as the "Mutiny Act"

1764, first major economic act levied by Parliament. Actually reduced the tax on certain goods, but was more enforced.

The American Revolution inspired later revolutions in France, Haiti & throughout South America

Especially in the south, the main American battle tactic was guerilla warfare.

Patriot efforts at Lexington & Concord were aided by scouts like Paul Revere & William Dawes who were called ___.

The most important foreign ally during the Revolutionary War.

The "body paragraphs" of the DOI are really a list of 27 grievances specifically against King George

After repealing the Stamp Act, George almost immediately implemented the __ Act(s). Gave Parliament a blank check.

The Declaration of Independence almost brought the American Revolution to an end and gave the US independence.

The act(s) that imposed indirect taxes on colonists in 1767. Revenue was used to pay British officials.

Which of the following types of people would likely have remained a Loyalist even during the war?

This colony (state) was the only one to not attend the First Continental Congress.

Those loyal to the British crown during Revolution called themselves...

In 1774, the 1st mtg of the __ took place to discuss the Intolerable Acts. Agreed to meet again if things didn't change.

The Prohibitory Act cut off all trade between the 13 colonies & Britain and removed them from the King's protection.

One Intolerable Act stated that Brit. officials charged in a crime would be tried in the colony where it occurred.

One of the Intolerable Acts closed Boston's ports to all commerce until reparations were made for the Tea Party.

With the DOI Declaring "All men are created equal", it was a promise to slaves that they would be set free after the war

Which of the following was not decided upon by the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

French troops and warships refused to aid the Americans at Yorktown because they wanted us to finish the fight alone.

In 1776, most of the battles in places like New York were won by the Patriots.

1765 act that was a direct tax on specific goods like paper.

The thesis of the DOI was largely influenced by John Locke's "Natural Rights of Men"

T-Paine said that the problems with Britain are that their whole system of government is fundamentally flawed.

Those loyal to the American cause during the Revolution called themselves...

A leader of the Sons of Liberty and essentially the Patriot minister of propaganda.

The Stamp Act was so unpopular that it led to riots, emergency colonial meetings, and was ultimately repealed.

1764 act that required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops.

Enlightenment era philosopher who said that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of citizens.

After the British defeat at Yorktown, King George accepted defeat almost immediately and signed the Treaty of Paris.

A revolution MUST involve violence

W's at Trenton & Princeton showed that Americans could beat the Brits & their allies, greatly boosting American morale.

April 19, 1775... the location of the first clash between American militiamen and Red Coats.

As the war progressed, Washington's was to avoid large scale battles and fight a defensive war to tire out the enemy.

First Continental Congress decided they would continue to ask the King for a "redress of grievances" but few wanted war.

Washington brought French General Baron von Steuben in to help train the Continental Army.

"No taxation without ____"

After the Boston Massacre, Britain dropped the Townshend Duties on everything except...

French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette helped the American effort by supplying soldiers using his own money.

Boston resented the presence of troops cuz it made the city into a police state and cuz they were taking people's jobs.

The Boston Massacre resulted in the deaths of 20+ American colonists.

The Olive Branch Petition & Declaration of Taking Up Arms in 75 both held King George directly responsible.

After tiring the British out over many years, the final battle of the war took place in

What is a revolution?

The Battle of Lexington was a surprising victory for the Patriots.

In 1774, the First Continental Congress advocated for independence from Britain.

The Second Continental Congress met in New York City.

One of the Intolerable Acts prohibited Bostonians from having any town meetings. Bostonians complied fully with this.

Much American success during the war, especially in the south, was due to the use of guerilla warfare

Tea Act lowered the cost of tea, but was also meant to force them to buy exclusively from the British East India Co.

The "Sons of _____" were responsible for a lot of the protests during the 1760's-70's.

The first act signaling the end of salutary neglect.

Which of the following was not an British advantage at the start of the war in 1775?

Immediately after the Prohibitory Act of 1775 the 2nd CC & most of the public was ready to declare independence.

The message of T-Paine's The Crisis was to remind Americans that real Pats hold onto their beliefs, even in hard times.

George responded to the OBP & Dec of Arms with the "Proclamation for Supressing Rebellion and Sedition" and imposed the

In response to the Townshend Acts, massive violence erupted in __. 4,000+ Red Coats were sent in to end it.

Enlightenment era philosopher who preached balance and separation of powers in the government.

Salutary Neglect came to an end following the ____ War.

Which of the following decisions was not made by American colonists in 1776?

Which of the following was not an American advantage at the start of the war in 1775?

The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans during the Boston Tea Party because they wanted the NA's to be blamed.

X-Mas 1776, a key turning point battle that began with a Washington led sneak attack after crossing the Delaware River.