Revolutionary Events and Key Figures
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What were the Suffolk Resolves?

  • An alliance with Native Americans
  • A call for a boycott and protest against taxes (correct)
  • A declaration of independence
  • A petition for peace

    • What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

    It called for a ceasefire in Boston and a repeal of the Coercive Acts.

    The Albany Plan of Union aimed for the colonies to unite for greater power.

    True

    What was the Seven Years War also known as?

    <p>French and Indian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Pontiac's uprising?

    <p>It made the British wary of the expense of fighting Native Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Proclamation of 1763 allowed westward movement for the colonists.

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

    Who was King George III?

    <p>The King of Britain during the American Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Writs of Assistance allow?

    <p>Officials to search for smuggled goods without probable cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    James Otis led opposition to the Writs of Assistance.

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

    What was the Sugar Act?

    <p>An external tax on sugar that led to smuggling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vice admiralty courts ensured fair trials for accused smugglers.

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

    Who was George Grenville?

    <p>The British Prime Minister who helped pass the Stamp Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Stamp Act taxed all paper goods in the colonies.

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

    Britain's idea of virtual representation means that _______.

    <p>colonies were represented in Parliament without actual representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Patrick Henry?

    <p>A Virginia lawyer who denied Britain's power to tax the colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Loyal Nine were a group that fought against the _______.

    <p>Stamp Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Sons of Liberty?

    <p>To prevent violent uprisings and to destroy property peacefully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Declaratory Act affirm?

    <p>Parliament's ability to tax the colonies in all cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Townshend duties?

    <p>External taxes on imports to the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the American Board of Customs Commissioners do?

    <p>Increased port officials and facilitated the prosecution of smuggling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was customs racketeering?

    <p>Seizing cargo under strict regulations for legal reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Samuel Adams?

    <p>A key leader in the movement for independence and the Sons of Liberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Adams known for?

    <p>Being a prominent lawyer and persuading Congress for independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Lord North?

    <p>The Prime Minister of Britain during the American Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is John Hancock remembered for?

    <p>Being a signer of the Declaration and a prominent revolutionary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Crispus Attucks known for?

    <p>Being the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Committees of Correspondence were essential for communication among the colonies.

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

    The Tea Act aimed to help the East India Company by giving them a _______ on tea importation.

    <p>monopoly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lord Dunmore's proclamation promise?

    <p>Freedom for slaves who supported the British.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Coercive Acts included the _______ Act and the Quartering Act.

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

    What role did minutemen play in the American Revolution?

    <p>They were colonial militias ready to respond quickly to conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Paul Revere do?

    <p>He warned people in Concord about the approaching British soldiers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the battles of Lexington and Concord?

    <p>They marked the start of armed conflict between Britain and the colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main message of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'?

    <p>It argued for independence from Britain and criticized monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Second Continental Congress do?

    <p>It organized the Continental Army and drafted the Olive Branch Petition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>A document declaring the colonies' independence from Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Revolutionary Events and Key Figures

    • Suffolk Resolves: Originated from the first Continental Congress; aimed to boycott British goods and protest taxes, escalating tensions with Britain.
    • Olive Branch Petition: Presented by the second Continental Congress as a final peace offer, seeking a ceasefire in Boston and repeal of coercive acts; ultimately rejected by Parliament.
    • Albany Plan of Union: Early proposal for colonial unification, emphasizing collective strength against external threats, setting a precedent for later revolutionary efforts.
    • Seven Years War (French and Indian War): Conflict over land claims in the Ohio Valley; colonial tax burdens post-war led to colonial discontent and strained relations with Britain.

    Native American Relations and British Policies

    • Pontiac's Uprising: Response by Native Americans against British forts; highlighted British concerns over the costs of maintaining control over Indian lands.
    • Proclamation of 1763: Limited colonial expansion westward to reduce conflicts with Native Americans, further inciting colonial resentment towards British control.

    Colonial Resistance Movements

    • King George III: His refusal to compromise and erratic governance deepened colonial animosity due to ongoing taxation without representation.
    • Writs of Assistance: Authorized searches for smuggled goods without probable cause; sparked outrage among colonists due to perceived invasions of privacy.
    • James Otis: An outspoken critic of Writs of Assistance, championed the belief in private property rights with the assertion that "a man's home is his castle."
    • Sugar Act: Imposed taxes on sugar imports, led to increased smuggling and discontent due to unfair enforcement through vice admiralty courts.
    • Vice Admiralty Courts: Courts that tried smuggling cases without jury trials; judges had incentives to find defendants guilty, causing further resentment.
    • George Grenville: British Prime Minister responsible for the Stamp Act; his policies incited widespread protests and boycotts among colonists.

    Key Legislative Acts and Responses

    • Stamp Act/Stamp Act Congress: Tax on paper goods leading to widespread colonial protests; Congress formed to oppose Britain's right to tax without consent.
    • Virtual Representation: British argument that all subjects, including colonists, were represented in Parliament, despite lack of direct representation.
    • Patrick Henry: Virginia lawyer who opposed British taxation, advocating for colonial autonomy in the House of Burgesses.

    Organized Resistance and Political Movements

    • Loyal Nine: Group formed to protest Stamp Act through non-violent means like effigy burning; showcased early organized colonial resistance.
    • Sons of Liberty: Groups working across colonies to prevent violent conflict while opposing British rule; committed to property destruction rather than harm to individuals.

    Further Legislative Actions and Colonial Unrest

    • Declaratory Act: Asserted Parliament's right to tax colonies in all situations; passed following the repeal of the Stamp Act.
    • Townshend Duties: Taxes on imports like glass and tea, sparking boycotts and increasing tension; led to creation of the American Board of Customs Commissioners.

    Informal Governance and Propaganda

    • Samuel Adams: Prominent revolutionary leader, advocated for coordination among colonies through committees of correspondence for efficient communication.
    • John Adams: Key figure in advocating for independence during Continental Congress, later became the second president of the United States.

    Key Events Leading to Open Rebellion

    • Boston Massacre: Incident in which British soldiers fired into a crowd, killing civilian Crispus Attucks; intensified anti-British sentiments.
    • Committees of Correspondence: Networks formed for rapid communication among colonies, crucial in organizing resistance and establishing governance.
    • Tea Act/Boston Tea Party: Act granting the East India Company a monopoly on tea; fueled protests leading to the Boston Tea Party, where colonists dumped tea into the harbor.

    Escalating Conflict and Independence

    • Lord Dunmore's Proclamation: Promised freedom to slaves who fought for the British, illustrating strategic moves to garner support during revolutionary conflict.
    • Coercive (Intolerable) Acts: Series of punitive measures against Massachusetts, including closing Boston harbor; these acts galvanized colonial resistance against British authority.
    • Minutemen: Quickly mobilized colonial militia that faced British troops at Lexington and Concord, symbolizing organized colonial resistance.
    • Paul Revere: Famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists of British movements, highlighting the importance of communication in the early revolution.

    Declaration of Independence

    • Thomas Paine's Common Sense: Persuasive pamphlet that argued for independence from Britain and the establishment of a democratic government.
    • Second Continental Congress: Convened after Lexington and Concord, drafted the Olive Branch Petition, and established the Continental Army, marking a shift towards formal rebellion.
    • Declaration of Independence: Adopted on July 4, 1776, primarily authored by Jefferson, articulated grievances against the king and emphasized individual rights and freedom from tyranny.

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    This quiz explores pivotal events and figures of the American Revolutionary era, including the Suffolk Resolves, Olive Branch Petition, and Albany Plan of Union. Delve into the impact of these actions on colonial unity and relations with Native Americans and British authorities. Test your knowledge of this critical period in American history.

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