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What was the primary purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?

  • To facilitate the import of British goods
  • To communicate about British laws and organize resistance (correct)
  • To organize local militia groups
  • To promote trade with Britain

    • Which law required a tax on paper items such as legal documents and newspapers?

  • Stamp Act of 1765 (correct)
  • Sugar Act of 1764
  • Declaratory Act
  • Townshend Acts

    • What event is referred to as the Boston Massacre?

  • A protest against the Stamp Act
  • The Boston Tea Party
  • A violent confrontation between British soldiers and colonists resulting in deaths (correct)
  • An attack on British officials in Boston

    • What was the result of the Tea Act of 1773?

    <p>It allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to colonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Intolerable Acts?

    <p>They were designed to reestablish colonial control and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Patriots during the Revolution?

    <p>Colonists who supported the independence movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the First Continental Congress urge the colonies to do?

    <p>Continue boycotting British goods and prepare militias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Sons of Liberty?

    <p>To use violence to intimidate tax collectors and oppose British laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Quartering Act intended to accomplish?

    <p>To require colonists to house British troops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Boston Tea Party?

    <p>Destruction of tea and increased tensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the American army during the Revolution?

    <p>Continental Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the commander of all American forces?

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

    Which battle is associated with heavy British casualties totaling 1,100 men?

    <p>Battle of Bunker Hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

    What event is characterized by George Washington's surprise attack on German mercenaries?

    <p>Battle of Trenton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is known for training American troops in military drills?

    <p>Baron Von Steuben</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

    <p>Burgoyne surrendered to General Gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which American is known for his naval raids and capturing the Serapis?

    <p>John Paul Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Valley Forge during the American Revolution?

    <p>It served as a brutal winter encampment leading to significant soldier losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes individuals who remained loyal to the king and Parliament during the Revolution?

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

    What was the main purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764?

    <p>To regulate trade by taxing molasses and sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act allowed tax collectors to search for smuggled goods without much restriction?

    <p>Townshend Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Intolerable Acts for the city of Boston?

    <p>Closure of Boston Harbor until restitution was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was known to sometimes use violence to intimidate British tax collectors?

    <p>Sons of Liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event resulted from colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor?

    <p>The Boston Tea Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of a 'Minuteman' in colonial times?

    <p>A soldier ready to fight at a moment's notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the British response to the Boston Massacre incident?

    <p>Stricter enforcement of the Quartering Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the First Continental Congress NOT request from King George?

    <p>End to British military presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act required colonial Americans to house British soldiers?

    <p>Quartering Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were referred to as 'Redcoats' during the American Revolution?

    <p>British soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

    <p>The British lost 1,100 men but eventually forced a retreat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for transforming the American army into an effective fighting force?

    <p>Baron Von Steuben</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle resulted in a significant surrender of British troops on October 19, 1781?

    <p>Battle of Yorktown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document outlined the American grievances against the king?

    <p>Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual played a significant role in the American naval efforts during the Revolution?

    <p>John Paul Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the Second Continental Congress during the Revolution?

    <p>To organize the Continental Army.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle demonstrated the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics led by a certain American commander?

    <p>Battle of Cowpens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event took place on Christmas night, 1776?

    <p>The American army crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the harsh winter encampment for the American army from 1777 to 1778 called?

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

    Which term best describes individuals who remained loyal to the British crown during the Revolution?

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

    Study Notes

    American Revolution Review

    • Committee of Correspondence: A method of communication between towns and colonies to challenge British laws.

    • Sugar Act of 1764: Taxed molasses and sugar imported by colonists. Accused smugglers faced trials in Britain.

    • Stamp Act of 1765: Required colonists to pay tax on paper items, including legal documents and newspapers.

    • Sons of Liberty: A group sometimes using violence to intimidate tax collectors. Many colonial courts closed due to refusal to buy required stamps.

    • Declaratory Act: Stated Parliament's power to make laws for the colonies.

    • Townshend Acts: Placed duties on lead, paper, paints, glass, and tea. British officials used writs of assistance to search for smuggled goods. Took power from colonial governments.

    • Boston Massacre (1770): A British soldier's argument with a colonist escalated, resulting in a crowd throwing snowballs and shouting insults. Five colonists were shot and killed.

    • The Boston Tea Party (1773): Colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.

    • Intolerable Acts: Closed Boston Harbor, canceled Massachusetts' charter, controlled legislature meetings, and sent royal officials to Britain for trial.

    • Quartering Act: Required colonists to house British soldiers.

    • First Continental Congress: Congress encouraged boycotts of British goods, urged preparation for war, asked the King to protect the rights of colonists.

    • Patriots: Colonists who supported independence.

    • Minutemen: Colonial militia units, ready at a minute's notice.

    • Redcoats: British Soldiers.

    • Battle of Lexington (1775): A brief battle resulting in casualties for both sides.

    • Battle of Bunker Hill (1775): A battle where the British lost many troops.

    • Declaration of Independence: Outlined reasons for independence from Britain, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

    • Loyalists: Individuals loyal to the King and Parliament.

    • Battle of Trenton (1776): A surprise attack by Washington and his troops on Christmas night, with casualties to German mercenaries.

    • Battle of Saratoga (1777): Led to the surrender of a large British army, contributing to American victory. This victory convinced France to support the US.

    • Valley Forge (1777-1778): A harsh winter encampment for the Continental Army where thousands died due to lack of supplies.

    • Swamp Fox (Francis Marion): A guerilla soldier who used surprise attacks to disrupt British communication and supply lines. (Nickname).

    • Siege of Yorktown (1781): Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, leading to an important American victory.

    • Treaty of Paris (1783): Ended the Revolutionary War; Britain recognized American independence. Established the borders for the newly formed US.

    • Baron Von Steuben: Helped train the Continental Army

    • Marquis de Lafayette: A French nobleman who served in the Continental Army without pay.

    • John Paul Jones: An American naval commander who raided British towns.

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