The American Revolution Flashcards
(17 cards)
When was the Boston massacre
March 5 1770
In the Boston Massacre how many people from the mob get killed?
5
What was the main cause of the American Revolution?
Rises in taxes when the American colonists had no say in this
How many British soldiers were in America compared to American colonists
1 British Soldier for 4 colonists
When was the Boston tea party
December 1773
In response to the Boston Tea Party what did the British do
Closed down Boston harbour (one of the busiest and biggest ports in the world)
What was the Proclamation line
A line in the middle of America where the American colonists agreed to stay to the east if the native Americans stayed to the west
That did the British do if they found any houses on the west side of the line
They burnt the houses down
How many original colonies were there
13
What happened in September 1774
A meeting of colony representatives to draw up a plan of action
What happened in June 1775
Battle of Bunker hill
Where was the Battle of Bunker hill
Concorde
What happened in April 1775
First Battle of the American Revolution
What happened in July 1776
Declaration of Independence signed by all 13 colonists
What happened in October 1777
Battle of Saragota. France join forces with America
What year was the end of the American Revolution
1781
What was the final battle called
The siege of York town
