Revolutionary War

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

French Indian war: proclamation of 1763 banned settlement west of Appalachians, war caused economic hardship for British
Sons of Liberty: prime agitators of the revolt that led to independence
Stamp act: tax on printing materials
Intolerable acts:punish colonists for throwing tea into the harbor after the Boston tea party
Quartering act: American colonists have to provide British soldiers with housing

Question 2

Battles and events

Answer 2

Lexington and concord: first battle between Britain and 13 colonies
Bunker hill: 3 attacks, British win but have more deaths
Saratoga: American victory helped gain French alliance
Hessians: German soldiers that worked for the British