THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR NC HISTORY Chapter 10 and 11 Review

In America, the Seven Years War was known as….  The French and Indian War

What were the main causes of the French and Indian War?  Both sides wanted to extend their possession in North America  Religious differences between French Roman Catholic and British Protestant

Who won the French and Indian War?  Britain (England)

Which side did the Indians Fight on: British, French, or Both?  Both

What were the results of the French and Indian War?  Britain received Canada and most of French possesions  Britain received Florida from Spain  Spain got all land west of Mississippi River

Which act passed by Britain required a stamp on legal documents, pamphlets, etc.?  Stamp Act

Why did many colonist want to boycott goods from Great Britain?  No taxation without Representation became their cry.

Which violent protest occurred in Wilmington against the Stamp Act?  Sons of Liberty led a protest

What was the Committees of Correspondence?  Committee formed to keep colonist informed on what Britain was doing in other colonies

What was the reason(cause) for the Boston Tea Party?  East India Company’s monopoly on tea trade

How did Britain respond to the Boston tea Party?  Passed the Intolerable Acts that closed Boston’s port

Why did the First Continental Congress have to carry out its work in secret?  If Britain found out, they would be guilty of treason

Which battle was considered the first fight of the Revolution?  Lexington and Concord

When was the Continental Army formed?  June 14, 1775

Which battle of the Revolution proved to the patriots that they could fight the British?  Bunker Hill

Why was the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge a key battle for the South? When was it fought?  Kept NC free of British control  February 27, 1776

When was the Halifax Resolves approved? What did it recommend?  April 12, 1776  NC declared independence and encouraged all colonies to do the same

What happened on July 4, 1776?  Declaration of Independence

Why did the signing of the Declaration of Independence not achieve independence?  Still had to fight and win the war

Why was the “American Crisis” written by Thomas Paine important?  It encouraged the Americans to continue the fight

Which battle of the Revolution was the turning point for the Americans?  Battle of Saratoga

Who won the Battle of Guildford Courthouse? Who commanded the American Troops?  British  Nathanael Greene

Which was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?  Yorktown

Which country supported America at the end of the war?  France

Which British general surrendered to the Americans?  Lord Cornwallis

What were the advantages the Patriots had over the British?  Use to land and its climate  A reason to fight  Surprise attacks

What officially ended the Revolutionary War? When was it signed?  Treaty of Paris  September 3, 1783

Who was the governor of NC during the Revolution?  Josiah Martin

Which immigrant group in NC supported the King of England?  Highland Scots

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