What was Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

It was a book written in simple words protesting the British

Some advantages for the American army include?

Strong motivation, home turf, strong leader, sharp shooters

Some advantages for the British include?

Strong army/navy, more soldiers, more money, loyalists help

What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga?

1st major victory for Americans; seized cannons and ammo

What was the American war tactic of Guerilla Warfare?

Hit & Run fighting, shooting from coverage and not in open

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

Major American victory, sneak attack on Christmas night

Which answer best describes Mercantilism?

Resources from Colony=Manufactured goods in Mother Country

What was the Stamp Act?

A tax on all legal documents, once taxed they were stamped

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It was the final battle of the war

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Turning point in the war for the Americans, France joined

What was the significance of the Battle of Long Island?

Washington prevented total war, retreating with army of 10K

What changed after the war between the British & Colonists?

The British began taxing the Colonies

Why was the Valley Forge Encampment significant?

Many died from harsh winter, but also time to train soldiers

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

It was the 1st battle, it sparked the revolution

Who fought in the French and Indian War?

The British (w/ Indian allies) VS. French (w/ Indian Allies)

What was Salutary Neglect?

The British allowed the Colonies to govern themselves

Why did the Iroquois ally with the British?

Good trade relations and the Iroquois hated Huron/Algonquins

What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?

Imaginary line that the colonists could not live West of

What did they want representation in?

British Government (Parliament)

What were the Townshend Acts?

Tax on imported goods like glass, lead, paint, tea, etc.

What did the Navigation Acts say?

All goods shipped to colonies had to come from British ships

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Battle was a loss, but it proved the Americans tough to beat

What famous saying did the colonists use to show that they were unhappy with British taxes?

"No Taxation without Representation"

Why did the British feel they had the right to tax the colonists?

Because they protected the colonists in the F&I war

What was the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

It ended the French & Indian War

What was the Quartering Act?

The colonists had to house and feed British Soldiers

How did the Colonists react to all of these taxes?

They protested and boycotted British goods

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1
What was Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
It was a popular song at the time
It was a pamphlet printed in Britain about the war
It was the colonists battle cry
It was a book written in simple words protesting the British
2
What area of the colonies were the Committees of Correspondence focused on spreading news to?
Urban Areas
Canada
The South
Rural Areas
3
Some advantages for the American army include?
Bright red uniforms, loyalist cooperation
Sleeping in your own house, always warm weather, more men
Strong motivation, home turf, strong leader, sharp shooters
More soldiers, more money, strong navy, Indian support
4
Who benefits the most from Mercantilism?
Colonies
Merchants
Mother Country
Americans
5
All of these issues were causes of what war?
The Civil War
The French & Indian War
The American Revolution
World War 1
6
Some advantages for the British include?
Strong army/navy, more soldiers, more money, loyalists help
Slept in their own homes, good food, many soldiers
home turf, sharpshooters, vast territory
Strong motivation, strong leader
7
What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga?
It was the final battle of the war
It was a devastating loss for the Americans
1st major victory for Americans; seized cannons and ammo
The Americans were forced to retreat to Manhattan
8
What was the name of the groups who spread Patriotic news throughout the colonies?
Committees of Correspondence
The Patriots
Sam Adams and Crew
The Free Masons
9
What were they fighting over?
Disputed land for trading
Complete control of the 13 colonies
Gold
Defending the Native Americans
10
What was the American war tactic of Guerilla Warfare?
Drop bombs from the air
It means to surrender easily
Hit & Run fighting, shooting from coverage and not in open
Old war tactics, fight in wide open field
11
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?
It was the spark for the revolution
Major American victory, sneak attack on Christmas night
It was a turning point for the British
Americans gained control of waterway to Canada
12
Which answer best describes Mercantilism?
Mother Country buys resources from foreign nation for goods
Resources from Mother Country=Manufactured goods in colony
Resources from Colony=Manufactured goods in Colony
Resources from Colony=Manufactured goods in Mother Country
13
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on stamps
A tax on sugar
A tax on all imported goods
A tax on all legal documents, once taxed they were stamped
14
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
The Americans surrendered
It was the spark of the revolution
It was decesive victory for the British
It was the final battle of the war
15
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It was the spark of the revolution
It was a turning point for the British, Germany joined
Turning point in the war for the Americans, France joined
It was the final battle of the war
16
What was the significance of the Battle of Long Island?
Washington prevented total war, retreating with army of 10K
It was a great victory for the Americans
It was the final battle of the war
It was a large naval battle
17
What changed after the war between the British & Colonists?
The Colonists went to war with Britain
The British began taxing the Colonies
The British blockaded the Colonies
Nothing changed, they were happy with each other
18
Why was the Valley Forge Encampment significant?
It was a relaxing period in the middle of the war
It was the final battle of the war
Many died from harsh winter, but also time to train soldiers
It was a turning point for the British, time to build army
19
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It was the final battle of the war
It was the 1st battle, it sparked the revolution
It was a turning point in the war
It was devastating lose for the Americans
20
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The French VS. The Dutch
The British (w/ Indian allies) VS. French (w/ Indian Allies)
The French VS. The Indians
The British VS. The French
21
What was Salutary Neglect?
The British had complete control of the Colonies
The colonists neglected to pay their taxes
The British ignored the French after the war
The British allowed the Colonies to govern themselves
22
Why did the British start taxing the Colonists?
They wanted to punish them
They wanted to help the Native Americans with the $
They had to pay the French for disputed land
They were in debt from the war
23
Why did the Iroquois ally with the British?
They had no choice
Good trade relations and the Iroquois hated Huron/Algonquins
The British promised them land if they won
The British paid them well
24
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Imaginary line that Native Americans could not cross
Imaginary line that the colonists could not live West of
Blockade line of British war ships
Border between the French and the Colonists in America
25
What did they want representation in?
The European Union
House of Burgesses
American Government (Congress)
British Government (Parliament)
26
What were the Townshend Acts?
Tax on imported goods like glass, lead, paint, tea, etc.
A tax on sugar
Colonists were forced out of their homes for British Army
All Colonists had to pay King Townshend
27
What did the Navigation Acts say?
The colonists could not sail on British ships
The colonists could only say to Britain and back
All goods shipped to colonies had to come from British ships
The British blockaded the colonies harbors
28
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Battle was a loss, but it proved the Americans tough to beat
It sparked the revolution
Convinced the French to join as American ally
It was the final battle of the war
29
What famous saying did the colonists use to show that they were unhappy with British taxes?
"No Taxation without Representation"
"The Shot Heard Around the World"
"Tar and Feather them All"
"The British are Coming"
30
Why did the British feel they had the right to tax the colonists?
Because they protected the colonists in the F&I war
Because the French demanded that the colonists pay
Because they were more powerful
31
What was the Treaty of Paris of 1763?
It ended the French & Indian War
It was an alliance between the French and British
Said Colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian MTNS
Forced Indians off their land
32
Why did the Hurons/Algonquins ally with the French?
They had friendly relations
They had no choice
The French promised them the land if they won
The French paid them well
33
Who won the war?
The French
The Indians
The British
Nobody, it ended in a stalemate
34
What was the Quartering Act?
The British paid the colonists one quarter a month
The colonists had to house and feed British Soldiers
All colonists had to pay a quarter for anything they bought
The French paid one quarter to the British for war repayment
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How did the Colonists react to all of these taxes?
They protested and boycotted British goods
They wrote the Declaration of Independence
They were ok with paying taxes
They went to war immediately

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