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Tax on almost all printed materials in the colonies

What was the Stamp Act?

Prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Lowered the tax on molasses the colonists imported

What was the Sugar Act?

Taxed imported goods, such as glass, tea, and paper

Who were the Townshend Acts?

Stated that Parliament had the right to tax and make decisions for the British colonies “in all cases”

What was the Declaratory Act?

This side was fighting on their own land

Who were the Patriots?

This side had no regular army and a weak navy at the start of the war

Who were the Patriots?

This side had to fight from thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean. It took time and money to ship soldiers and supplies.

Who were the British?

This side employed mercenaries called “Hessians”

Who were the British?

This side had more people. More than 8 million people versus only 2.5 million.

Who were the British?

This document contains rights of citizens, the purpose of government, a list of grievances against the King, and a resolution of independence by the United States

What is the Declaration of Independence?

Written by Thomas Paine with pamphlet listed powerful reasons why Americans would be better off free from Great Britain. It greatly influenced opinions throughout the colonies.

What is Common Sense?

One of the opening lines of this document begin like this:“We, your Majesty’s faithful subjects of the Colonies…entreat your Majesty’s gracious attention to this our humble petition.” It was the Colonists last attempt to avoid war. King George III rejected it and prepared for war.

What is The Olive Branch Petition?

Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence, but the ideas contained in this important document were heavily influenced by this English philosopher

What was John Locke?

“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” Words like these from this essay by Thomas Paine convinced soldiers to persevere in the Revolutionary War.

What is The American Crisis?

“The shot heard ‘round the world.” It was the start of the Revolutionary War. April 19, 1775.

What were the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

The American victory here secured French military support

What was the Battle of Saratoga?

Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. After this, Britain agreed to recognize American independence.

What was the Battle of Yorktown?

Christmas night American troops surprise Hessian soldiers and will a morale boosting victory.

What was the Battle of Trenton?

June 17, Even though the British win, they suffer heavy losses of more than 1,000 dead or wounded. This war might not be as easy as they thought.

What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The famous engraving by this Patriot was designed to influence opinions against the British

Who was Paul Revere?

December 16, Anger over the Tea Act resulted in this festive event.

Who was the Boston Tea Party?

These acts were intentionally designed to punish the citizens of Boston for the Boston Tea Party

Who were the Coercive Acts? Or the Intolerable Acts?

This future president defended the British soldiers accused of the Boston Massacre in court

What was John Adams?

This Patriot put up posters that described the Boston Massacre as a slaughter of innocent Americans by bloodthirsty redcoats. He also revived the Boston committee of correspondence. He did not, however, start a beer company.

What was Samuel Adams?

To cancel an act or law

What is repeal?

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one’s terms

What is boycott?

Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause

What is propaganda?

Hired soldier

What is a mercenary?

Privately owned ship outfitted with weapons

What is a privateer?

Category: Final Jeopardy Militias

Militia that was essential to Patriot victories at Fort Ticonderoga (1775) and Saratoga (1777). Led by Ethan Allen. These boys were from Vermont.

Who were the Green Mountain Boys?