American Revolution Flashcards
(38 cards)
Where the British Government spent a lot of money and was in debt, then asked America to help, but they refused. (cause)
French and Indian War
taxed all paper items (cause)
Stamp act
Taxed imported glass, lead, print, paper, and tea (cause)
Townshend act
Americans and the British fought in Boston and then the British opened fire.
Boston Massacre
Acts made by the King that was unfair and let him control the colonists.
Intolerable acts
What does no taxation without representation mean
They did not want taxes without having a say in parliament
An underground organization that used violence toward the British
Sons of Liberty
Purpose of the 1st continental congress
to talk about how to stand up to British soldiers
Purpose of 2nd contiental congress
to try to reconcile with King George
Patriot
Someone who thinks that America should be free
Loyalist
Supports the British
What was the purpose of the committee of 5
to fight for freedom and to draft a formal statement explaining why the colonies should be free.
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The beginning of the declaration of independence explains what it is about
Preamble
Where they explain that it is fair and that these are God-given rights
Statement of human beliefs
Explains how the king is doing wrong and what unfair decisions he made
list of grievances
Attempt to negotiate peace with the king
Attempt at negotiation
Sums up what should happen and what they want
Statement of Declaration
When did congress approve the DOI
July 4th, 1776, the first to not vote unanimous
What role did DOI play in the American Revolution
They could now form allies to help win and declare war
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army
George washington
Strengths of colonial army
Had a good cause and were in homeland
weaknesses of a colonial army
British was the strongest army in the world, but had difficulties raising funds
Strengths of the British army
seemed unbeatable, best military in world
