Unit 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What year did the American Revolution officially begin?
1775
Which event is commonly considered the start of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British policies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What document formally declared the colonies’ independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Fill in the blank: The American Revolution ended with the Treaty of _____ in 1783.
Paris
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the main purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
To protest against the Tea Act and British taxation without representation
Which group was formed to coordinate resistance against British policies?
The Sons of Liberty
What was the significance of the phrase ‘No taxation without representation’?
It expressed the colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no political representation.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What event took place on July 4, 1776?
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence
Short answer: Name one foreign country that provided assistance to the American colonies during the Revolution.
France