History block 1 history Revolutionary War unit 5

What was Lord Cornwallis' role in the Revolutionary War?

-British general who surrendered at Yorktown

What was King George III's role in the Revolutionary War?

-British king during the Revolutionary era

What was John Adams' role in the Revolutionary War?

-Championed the cause of independence

Describe the approval of the Declaration of Independence

-Colonies declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776

Describe the Boston Massacre

-Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers

What was George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Commander of the Continental Army

Describe the First Continental Congress

-Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence

What was Phillis Wheatley's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Enslaved African American who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence who eventually gained her freedom

Which colony did not attend the First Continental Congress?

-Georgia

Describe the Signing of the Treaty of Paris

-Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

-It restricted the western movement of settlers.

Where did the key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence originate?

-Key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence were based upon ideas first expressed by European philosophers.

What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Major author of the Declaration of Independence

What was Patrick Henry's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses -Inspired colonial patriotism with "Give me liberty or give me death" speech

What was Paul Revere's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of the British arrival

What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the Revolutionary War?

-Prominent member of Continental Congress -Helped frame the Declaration of Independence

Which two people led the Boston Tea Party?

-Samuel Adams -Paul Revere

Describe the Boston Tea Party

-Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes

What advantages helped the American colonists with the Revolutionary War?

-Some colonists' defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs -Additional support from France -Strong leadership

Describe the Battle of Saratoga

-This American victory was the turning point in the war

Describe the Surrender at Yorktown

-This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War

Describe the Battle of Lexington and Concord

-these were the sites of the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War

Who Signed the of the Treaty of Paris

Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson etc.

What was the Boston Massacre?

Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers.

What was the First Continental Congress ?

Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence.

Great Britain's reasons for control

Great Britain desired to remain a world power. In the American colonies, Great Britain's desire to remain a world power resulted in a conflict with the French known as the French and Indian War. Great Britain imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War.

What was the Signing of the Treaty of Paris?

Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty.

What steps did Great Britain take to increase control over its colonies?

Great Britain's Reasons for Taxation & Great Britain's reasons for control

What role did Samuel Adams play in the Revolutionary War?

He led the patriots in throwing tea with Paul Revere , into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.

What role did Paul Revere play in the Revolutionary War?

He led the patriots in throwing tea with Samuel Adams , into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.

Key Individuals During the Revolutionary War

King George III Lord Cornwallis John Adams Patrick Henry Thomas Jefferson George Washington Phillis Wheatley Benjamin Franklin Paul Revere

What ideas and/or philosophies about government were expressed in the Declaration of Independence? Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence

People have "certain unalienable rights" (rights that cannot be taken away)—to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. People establish government to protect those rights. Government derives power from the people. People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.

What advantages helped the American colonists win the Revolutionary War? Colonial Advantages During the Revolutionary War

Some colonists' defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs Additional support from France Strong leadership

When was the Approval of the Declaration of Independence?

The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776).

Why did many colonists become dissatisfied with Great Britain's control over the colonies? Sources for Colonial Dissatisfaction

The colonies had no representation in Parliament. Some colonists resented the power of the colonial governors. Great Britain wanted strict control over colonial legislatures. The colonies opposed the British taxes. The Proclamation of l763, which followed the French and Indian War, and restricted the western movement of settlers.

What was the Battles at Lexington and Concord for ?

The first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War

Who were Samuel Adams and Paul Revere? What role did they play in the Revolutionary War?

They led the patriots in throwing tea, into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.

What was the Battle of Saratoga for ?

This American victory was the turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Who Surrendered at Yorktown?

This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

Great Britain's Reasons for Taxation

To help finance the French and Indian War To help finance the maintenance of British troops in the colonies

Why did Great Britain want control over the colonies?

• Great Britain desired to remain a world power. • In the American colonies, Great Britain's desire to remain a world power resulted in a conflict with the French known as the French and Indian War. • Great Britain imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War.

What are the key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence?

• People have "certain unalienable rights" (rights that cannot be taken away)—to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. • People establish government to protect those rights. • Government derives power from the people. • People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights.

Why were the colonists upset with Great Britain?

• The colonies had no representation in Parliament. • Some colonists resented the power of the colonial governors. • Great Britain wanted strict control over colonial legislatures. • The colonies opposed the British taxes. • The Proclamation of l763, which followed the French and Indian War, restricted the western movement of settlers.

Why did Great Britain tax the colonies?

• To help finance the French and Indian War • To help finance the maintenance of British troops in the colonies