American Revolution Flashcards
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How did the american revolution start?
In the 1760s when british colonies were forced to pay taxes after no being represented in parliment, from this a 7 year long war broke out which the colonies one which caused a new nation to be born.
What do the 13 flags represent on the american flag?
The original 13 colonies
Who were the 13 original british countries in north america and when when were they founded.
They were founded on the east coast between 1607 and 1732.
-Delaware
-Pennsylvania
-New Jersey
-Georgia
-Connecticut
-Massachusetts Bay
-Maryland
-South Carolina
-New Hampshire
-Virginia
-New York
-North Carolina
-Rhode Island
When was the first big battle of the war?
Bunker Hill 1775
When was the declaration of independance signed?
4th of July 1776
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independance?
lawyer Thomas Jefferson, who went on to be the third president of the United states of america
What was the key event that took place in 1764?
The sugar act, and later the stamp act, where taxes inmposed by the British on the american colonies against there will
What was the key event that took place in 1770?
Five colonies were killed by British soliders during an anti-British rally in Boston-an event known as the boston Massacare
What was the key event that took place in 1773?
At the Boston Tea party, colonists dumped valuable chests of tea into Boston Harbour as a protest against taxation.
What was the key event that took place in 1775?
The war began when the colonists defeated the brtish at the battle of Concord, and then lost at Bunker Hill
What was the key event that took place in 1776?
The declaration of independance was signed on the 4th of July
What was the key event that took place in 1777?
American forces under general Gates captured a demoralized British army at Saratoga in New York State.
What was the key event that took place in 1778?
France entered the war on the american side, and was soon followed by Spain. Both began fighting the British on lands and sea.
What was the key event that took place in 1781?
The British under General Cornwallis surrenders to the american and french forces at the battle of Yorktown
What was the key event that took place in 1783?
Britian acknoledged the United States to be a free, sovereign and independant nation at the treaty of paris.
Who was Paul Revere?
American revolutionary hero Paul Revere (1734-1818) was best known for his “midnight ride”from Charlestown to Lexington in April 1775 to alert patriots to an impending British attack.
Who was John Paul Jones?
Scotsman Jhon Paul Jones (1774-1792) was a naval capitan who settled in America and fought for the revolution. He is famous for engaging the British navy in his ship ‘Bonhomme Richard’
Who was Benedict Arnold?
As an American commander Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was highly effective, but he changed sides after losing faith in the war. His secret negotiations with the Britisg made him a traitor.
When were the first shots fired?
Lexington 19th April 1775, leading to a british defeat at nearby Concord.
How did the British colonies in North America benefit from the Seven Years’ War with France?
The British colonies in North America profited considerably from the Seven Years’ War with France. They experienced the removal of French forts and agents that impeded their progress into the Mississippi, and the English navy provided them with protection while Britain became a guaranteed market for American goods.
How did the colony come about?
1st: people were willing to suffer in turn for a society freer and more tolerant than England could offer.
2nd: colonies developed a economy with england exchanging sugar, forest products, tobacco and furs for slaves, food products and manuafactured articles.
What was the stamp act?
Stamp Act was introduced in 1765 which forced the Americans to buy official stamps and put them on all legal documents.
How did colonies act/behave when the stamp and taxation act were introduced?
The colonists claimed that they were not represented in the British Parliament and should not have to pay. ‘No taxation without representation’ became their popular cry’.
How did the British reply when the colonies started protesting?
The opposition of the colonists was successful in removing the stamp tax but Parliament then imposed import duties on goods that were needed in America: lead, glass, paper, paint and tea.
