3 The American Revolution Free Online FlashCards

What did the Stamp Act tax?

The Stamp Act taxed printed materials in the colonies.

Where did fighting begin on April 19, 1775?

British troops and colonial militia clashed at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.

Who were Loyalists, and how did some colonists respond differently?

Loyalists remained committed to the Crown, while many others tried to avoid choosing either side.

What did the Townshend Acts tax?

The Townshend Acts imposed duties on imported goods.

Why did many colonists oppose Parliament’s taxes?

They had no elected representatives in Parliament and argued that it should not tax them without their consent.

What did Boston protesters do in December 1773?

On December 16, 1773, protesters dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

How did the Coercive Acts affect Massachusetts?

The Coercive Acts punished Massachusetts and restricted its self-government; colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.

What did the First Continental Congress seek to do?

Delegates from twelve colonies met to coordinate resistance and petition the king.

How did Common Sense influence the independence debate?

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet made the case for breaking with monarchy accessible to a wide audience.

What political principles did the Declaration of Independence assert?

It argued that people have rights, governments derive authority from the governed’s consent, and people may change rights-violating governments. Its universal language coexisted with slavery and other exclusions.

How did African Americans pursue freedom during the war?

Some fought for the Patriots; others sought freedom by escaping to British lines, especially after British officials offered freedom to enslaved people who joined them.

How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?

The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 helped persuade France to ally with the United States in 1778.