Writers who argued that the power of rulers came not from God but from their people
In 1765 how many colonies were there in America?
13
In what year was the Stamp Act introduced?
1765
What did the Stamp Act do?
The Stamp Act brought in a tax on official documents such as wills.
What was the Americans' opposing slogan to the Stamp Act?
"No Taxation Without Representation"
What was set up to combat the Stamp Act?
The Stamp Act Congress
What were the 'Townshend Acts'?
Duties or taxes on goods such glass and tea that were imported into America.
How did the Americans react to the Townshend Acts?
The Americans decided not to buy British products as a protest.
In what year was the Boston Massacre?
1770
Ow many people were killed in the Boston Massacre?
5
What name was given to the Americans who believed that America should control its own affairs?
Patriots
What in the Boston Tea Party?
Men dressed as Native Americans boarded British ships importing tea, and threw the tea overboard.
What was the name given to the laws passed against Boston?
Intolerable Acts
What happened at the First Continental Congress?
Representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies met up in Philadelphia to discuss the Intolerable Acts. It called on Americans not to buy British goods until the Intolerable Acts were removed.
What were voluntary soldiers called?
Militias
When did the battles of Lexington and Concord begin?
1775
List the key causes of the American War of Independence in chronological order.
1765- Stamp Act
1767- Townshend Acts
1770- Boston Massacre
1773- Boston Tea Party
1774- Intolerable Acts
1774- First Continental Congress
1775- Battle of Lexington
How long did the War of Independence last for?
1775- 1781
When was the First Continental Congress?
1774
When was the Second Continental Congress?
1775
When was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
1775
In what year did the British leave Bunker Hill after losing their battle?
1776
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
Thomas Paine
Who wrote the 'Declaration of Independence'?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence passed by Congress?
July 4th 1776
When was the Battle at Long Island?
1776
Who won the Battle of Long Island?
The British
When was the attack on Trenton?
Christmas Day 1776
Who won the attack at Trenton?
The Americans
In what year did the British defeat Washington and gain control over Philadelphia?
1777
Why did Washington have to stay in Valley Forge?
Because the British defeated him and gained control over Philadelphia.
Who led the American army at the Battle of Saratoga?
General Gates
Who won the Battle of Saratoga?
The Americans
Why did the French help the Americans after their victory at Saratoga?