American Revolution Quiz

Patriotism and Loyalism

• A patriot is a colonist who believed they had the right to govern themselves
• A loyalist is a colonist who was deeply loyal to Great Britain

Groups Against British Taxation

• The Sons of Liberty was a group of protestors against Great Britain, formed in 1765.
• The Daughters of Liberty, formed in 1765, opposed British taxes, particularly the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.

Committees of Correspondence

• Established by colonial legislatures
• Facilitated intercolonial cooperation and leadership

Patrick Henry's Speech

• Patrick Henry gave a speech advocating for independence and inspiring others to fight for liberty.
• He famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explained the reasons for independence.
• It stated the natural rights of colonists and grievances against Great Britain.
• The list of grievances detailed the colonists' complaints against the British government

Revolutionary Battles and Outcomes

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of armed conflict between colonists and British soldiers.
• Despite initial victories for the British, the colonists' resilience and eventual allied support with France contributed to their success.
• The surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga was a turning point in the war, convincing France to aid the U.S.
• The Battle of Yorktown ultimately led to the British defeat.

Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Paris of 1783 formally recognized the United States as an independent nation, establishing borders and resolving property disputes.

American Revolution's Impact

• The American Revolution inspired other nations (in South America, Europe, and the Caribbean) to fight against European rule.
• It raised important questions about liberty, justice, and meaning for all.