American Revolution

Front

What country did American colonies rebel against?

Back

Britain/England

Front

What was the main reason that the American colonies rebeled?

Back

They didn't want to pay taxes without having representation.

Front

The _____________________ required colonists to pay extra taxes on paper goods such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards

Back

The Stamp Act

Front

The colonists had no voice in parliament where new laws and taxes were developed and put on the colonies. As a result, the colonists began the slogan, " _______________________".

Back

No taxation without representation

Front

A secret organization made up of merchants and journalists formed to protest unfair taxes was called the___________________.

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?

Back

They dressed up like indians and dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor.

Front

Who was given the credit for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

The Declaration of Independence was a way for the colonists to respond to the tyranny and abuse of power by King George III.

Back

True

Front

The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War took place at _______________ . It became known as The Shot Heard Around the World.

Back

Lexington

Front

Where was the final battle won at?

Back

Yorktown