causes of the revolution vocab

Question 1

the legislature, or lawmaking group, in the government of England. Parliament is the law
making body in England that passed many of the King’s taxes.

Answer 1

parliament

Question 2

the belief that a government does not have the right to tax a
group of people without them being represented in the government. American Patriots held this
viewpoint.

Answer 2

“no taxation without representation”

Question 3

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in (something) as a way of protesting. A way colonists
protested British taxes and controls.

Answer 3

boycott

Question 4

or search warrants authorized British officers to search any house for smuggled
goods without specifying either the house or the goods. Colonists saw this as a violation of their rights.

Answer 4

writes of assistance

Question 5

To revoke or rescind, especially by an official or formal act. To cancel a law. The king
repealed some of the taxes passed when the colonies protested.

Answer 5

repeal

Question 6

colonists who chose to fight for independence

Answer 6

patriot or rebel

Question 7

Two terms that describe colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain

Answer 7

loyalist or tory

Question 8

A document that announced the thirteen American colonies, as
independent states, and no longer a part of Great Britain. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on
July 4, 1776; this is considered the birthday of the U.S.

Answer 8

declaration of independence

Question 9

the adoption of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 4, 1776, declaring
independence from Great Britain. This is considered the birthday of the U.S.

Answer 9

July 4, 1776

Question 10

known as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was the first
President of the United States and was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the
American Revolutionary War.

Answer 10

George Washington

Question 11

Major victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution and is considered
the turning point of the Revolutionary War; after this battle, the Americans started to win.

Answer 11

battle of saratoga

Question 12

last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. The British surrendered to the Americans.

Answer 12

battle of yorktown

Question 13

ended the American Revolutionary War. Officially created
the borders for the new nation: The United States

Answer 13

treaty of Paris of 1783