American Revolution & Declaration of Independence Study Guide

Why was Samuel Adams important?

He signed the Declaration of Independence and helped to get the Constitution approved.

Why was the Declaration of Independence important to America's history?

The Declaration of Independence was important because it stated that the colonists wanted to become free of British control.

What are some examples of secondary sources

textbooks, encyclopedias, biographies

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is a primary source?

A primary source is an eyewitness account of an event.

What is a secondary source?

A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

What document does "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..." come from?

Declaration of Independence

Why was Patrick Henry important?

He is best remembered for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

Why was Ben Franklin important?

He was a famous inventor who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and got France to help the colonists during the American Revolution.

Why was John Hancock important?

He was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and a leader of the American Revolution.

Why was the American Revolution important to America's history?

The American Revolution was important because it was the war fought against Britain that won America's independence.

List two reasons colonists wanted to be free from British rule.

- The colonists wanted to be free because they were taxed without representation. -They didn't like how Great Britain was treating them and they thought that they should be able to govern themselves with the approval of Britain.

Write 3 facts about Paul Revere.

a. He warned the colonists that the British troops were coming. b. he made bells and worked in a bell tower. c. He was a silversmith.

Write 3 facts about George Washington.

a. He was the first president of the United States. b. He led the Continental Army. c. He was the leader of the first Constitutional Convention.

Write 3 facts about Thomas Jefferson

a. Wrote the Declaration of Independence b. Third president of the United States c. He was president during the Louisiana Purchase.

What are some examples of primary sources?

autobiographies, diaries, journals, interviews, speeches