Unit Two: American Revolution

Front

What is a sudden change in government when large masses of people revolt?

Back

Revolution

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What event involved a clash between American colonists and British soldiers, resulting in the death of five colonists?

Back

Boston Massacre

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What term describes the freedom a citizen has in a country?

Back

Liberty

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

Who were the volunteer soldiers during the American Revolution that were ready to fight the British on a minute's notice?

Back

Minutemen

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does it mean to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest?

Back

Boycott

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

Front

What was the primary cause of the American Revolution?

Back

Taxation without representation and British control over colonial affairs.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

Front

What document declared the American colonies independent from British rule?

Back

The Declaration of Independence.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

Back

It was a protest against British taxation, specifically the Tea Act.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

Back

The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5