American Revolution

Question 1

Proclamation of 1763 - law prohibited colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains, colonists ignored

Question 2

Consent of governed - belief British should have colonists permission to pass taxes

Answer 2

main reason for American Revolution (no taxation without representation)

Question 3

Intolerable Acts - British response to Boston Tea Party

Answer 3

colonists formed the 1st cont. congress and sent list of complaints to KG3

Question 4

Declaration of Independence - Thomas Jefferson list of grievances/complaints against KG3

Answer 4

right to create new government

Question 5

Unalienable rights - rights all people have from birth : life , liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Answer 5

Declaration of Independence

Question 6

Saratoga - turning point of war

Answer 6

France supported the Americans

Question 7

Yorktown - 1st major battle, British defeated and signed Treaty of Paris recognizing U.S. Independence