American Revolution

Question 1

What did the Proclamation of 1763 prohibit?

Answer 1

Colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains

This law was largely ignored by the colonists.

Question 2

What is the belief behind ‘Consent of the governed’?

Answer 2

British should have colonists’ permission to pass taxes

This belief was a main reason for the American Revolution.

Question 3

What were the Intolerable Acts a response to?

Answer 3

Boston Tea Party

Colonists formed the 1st Continental Congress and sent a list of complaints to King George III.

Question 4

Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 4

Thomas Jefferson

It listed grievances against King George III and asserted the right to create a new government.

Question 5

What are unalienable rights?

Answer 5

Rights all people have from birth: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

These rights are highlighted in the Declaration of Independence.

Question 6

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Answer 6

Turning point of the war; France supported the Americans

This support was crucial for American victory.

Question 7

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

Answer 7

Last major battle; British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S. independence

This effectively ended the Revolutionary War.