American Revolution: Patriots vs Loyalists
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American Revolution: Patriots vs Loyalists

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What term describes Americans who believed that the colonies should govern themselves?

  • Patriots (correct)
  • Daughters of Liberty
  • Tyrants
  • Loyalists

    • Loyalists were Americans who wanted independence from Great Britain.

    False

    Who led the Sons of Liberty?

    Sam Adams

    To take back or cancel a law is known as to _____ a law.

    <p>repeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Patriots = Americans supporting self-governance Loyalists = Americans loyal to Great Britain Boycott = Refusal to buy goods Daughters of Liberty = Women promoting boycotts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>To convince the Continental Congress to declare independence from Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Declaration of Independence includes women as beneficiaries of its stated rights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Declaration of Independence discusses __________ rights, which are inherent and cannot be taken away.

    <p>natural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the groups with their views on slavery related to the Declaration of Independence:

    <p>Southerners = Feared demands to free the slaves Northerners = Worried about offending New England merchants Delegates = Found it unfair to blame the King for slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the measures included in the Intolerable Acts?

    <p>Close Port of Boston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 1st Continental Congress resulted in a decision to support British policies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase describes the incident that started the Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord?

    <p>The shot heard 'round the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ____ Act enforced that British soldiers could be tried in Britain.

    <p>Intolerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the events to their descriptions:

    <p>Intolerable Acts = Punitive laws passed by Britain 1st Continental Congress = Meeting to address colonial grievances Lexington and Concord = First military engagements of the Revolution Militia = Citizen army formed to fight back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

    <p>To present a peace offering to King George III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    King George III accepted the Olive Branch Petition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote Common Sense, which spurred the colonists towards independence?

    <p>Thomas Paine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Olive Branch Petition was sent to King _________ III.

    <p>George</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their significance:

    <p>Olive Branch Petition = Peace offering to King George III Rejection of the Petition = Encouraged independence <em>Common Sense</em> = Promoted independence Colonial Response = Formation of new government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant impact did the Battle of Saratoga have on the American Revolution?

    <p>It marked a turning point in the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of Cowpens was a decisive victory for the British forces.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle involved Washington tricking Cornwallis by leaving fires burning?

    <p>Princeton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of _____ led to the Americans winning control of the Ohio Valley.

    <p>Ohio Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following battles with their significance:

    <p>Trenton = Gave the Americans hope Brandywine and Germantown = Brought the British closer to cutting off New England Yorktown = The French blocked the Atlantic and Americans united Cowpens = Forced the British out of the South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Patriots and Loyalists

    • Patriots believed colonies should govern themselves.
    • Loyalists remained loyal to Great Britain.
    • Repeal: To cancel a law.
    • Boycott: To refuse to buy certain goods.

    Tyranny and the Sons and Daughters of Liberty

    • Tyranny: Unjust use of government power.
    • John Adams defended soldiers in the Boston Massacre, arguing self-defense.
    • Sons of Liberty, led by Sam Adams, protested against British policies.
    • Daughters of Liberty urged colonists to boycott British goods by making their own.

    Intolerable Acts

    • Closed the Port of Boston.
    • Limited town meetings to one per year, requiring British permission.
    • British soldiers were tried in Britain, not the colonies.
    • Enforced the Quartering Act, requiring colonists to house British soldiers.

    1st Continental Congress

    • 12 of 13 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia.
    • Resulted in a boycott of all British goods and the formation of a militia.

    Lexington and Concord

    • Colonial militia at Lexington encountered British troops.
    • A shot, known as "the shot heard 'round the world," marked the start of the Revolutionary War

    Declaration of Independence

    • Author: Thomas Jefferson.
    • Purpose: To convince the Continental Congress to declare independence from Britain.

    Parts of the Declaration of Independence

    • Natural Rights: Rights inherent to all people, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
    • King's Wrongdoings: Outlines the King's abuses of power.
    • Independence and Right to be Free: Declaration of independence and the right to self-governance.

    Groups Omitted from the Declaration of Independence

    • Women
    • People of color

    Debate over Slavery

    • Southerners feared it might lead to demands for slave emancipation.
    • Northerners worried it could offend merchants profiting from the slave trade.
    • Delegates felt it was unfair to blame the King for enslaving Africans.

    Olive Branch Petition

    • Sent by the colonists to King George III as a peace offering.
    • King George rejected it, pushing the colonists towards independence.
    • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense encouraged independence.

    American Revolution Battles

    Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1777)

    • Location: New Jersey.
    • Result: American victory, Washington surprised and defeated the British.
    • Significance: Restored American morale and provided hope for victory.

    Battle of Princeton (January 1777)

    • Location: New Jersey.
    • Result: American victory, Washington used a tactic of burning fires to deceive the British.
    • Significance: Restored American morale and provided hope for victory.

    Battles of Brandywine and Germantown (July 1777)

    • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    • Result: British victories.
    • Significance: Brought the British closer to their goal of cutting off New England colonies.

    Battle of Saratoga (1777)

    • Location: New York.
    • Result: American victory, with French support.
    • Significance: Turning point in the war, leading to French alliance with the Americans.

    Ohio Valley Battles (1778)

    • Location: Ohio Valley.
    • Result: American victories.
    • Significance: Gained control of the Ohio Valley for the Americans by expelling British forces.

    Battle of Cowpens (January 1781)

    • Location: South Carolina.
    • Result: American victory under Daniel Morgan against the British.
    • Significance: Weakened British control in the South.

    Battle of Yorktown (October 17, 1781)

    • Location: Virginia.
    • Result: American and French victory.
    • Significance: The French navy blockaded the Chesapeake Bay, trapping the British and leading to their surrender. This effectively ended the Revolutionary War.

    Additional Notes

    • Loyalists lost their land.
    • Treaty of Paris established the borders of the newly independent nation:
      • North to Canada.
      • West to the Mississippi River.
      • South to Florida.

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    Explore the key concepts of the American Revolution, focusing on the contrasting views of Patriots and Loyalists. Learn about the Intolerable Acts, the response of the colonies, and significant events like the 1st Continental Congress and Lexington and Concord. Test your knowledge on the early conflicts that shaped the nation.

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