Chapter 5 Review

Road to Independence

1. The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. Colonists viewed this as tyranny.

2. As a result of the French and Indian War, England believed the colonists should pay Taxes to help pay for the war.

3. King George III opposed any compromise with the American colonies.

4. In Abigail Adam’s letters to her husband she suggested increased rights for women. “Remember the ladies.”

5. What did the colonists say was their reason for not wanting to pay taxes?

“No Taxation Without Representation”

6. The Stamp Act taxed printed material in the colonies.

7. Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense.8. False – Common Sense convinced the

colonies to remain LOYAL to Britain.9. A writ of assistance gave British customs

officers the right to search a colonist’s house.

10. Colonial leaders used the Boston Massacre as propaganda after 5 colonists were killed

11. John Adams defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre because he believed everyone deserved a fair trial.

12. Crispus Attucks – African American killed at the Boston Massacre.

13. The actions of the minutemen at Lexington and Concord are often referred to as “The shot heard round the world.”

14. Loyalists did not consider unfair taxes as a good reason for rebellion.

15. Patriots wanted to fight the British for American independence.

16. The colonists last effort to establish peace with Great Britain was made with the extension of the Olive Branch Petition.

17. Samuel Adams organized the Sons of Liberty at the Boston Tea Party.

18. Mercantilism – Economic theory that required the colonists to benefit England exporting and importing goods. (Money = Power)

19. Tea – When the Townshend Acts were repealed, what was still taxed?

20. The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish colonists in Boston after the Boston Tea Party.

21. Boston - The above act prevented supplies being shipped to what city?

22. The 1st Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in September, 1774. The 2nd Continental Congress met in May, 1775.

23. King George III declared the colonists were in a “state of rebellion” in the mid-1770s.

24. The first battles of the American Revolution occurred in April, 1775 in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.

25. The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal.

26. Unalienable Rights- rights that cannot be taken away

27. Thomas Jefferson – wrote the Declaration of Independence

28. 1776 – the year the Declaration of Independence was written.

29. Preamble- opening to a document30. Committees of Correspondence - spread

the word throughout the colonies to unite protesters.

31. Paul Revere- warned the “Regulars are out” and the “Redcoats are coming”

32. Wentworth Cheswell – African American who accompanied Paul Revere on the famous midnight ride.

When Patrick Henry said, ”Give me liberty or give me death,” what did

he mean?• It was time for war between the American

Colonies and Great Britain.

List the powers of the colonial government in the 18th century.

• Elect their own assemblies• pass laws• create taxes

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party

• Caused the King to issue the Intolerable Acts

In Response to the Boston Tea Party, Great Britain

• Passed the Coercive/Intolerable Acts1. Stated Boston Harbor was closed2. Banned Town Meetings3. Forced colonists to quarter soldiers• United the colonists• Committees of Correspondence became more active

How did the 2nd Continental Congress govern the colonies?

• Sent King George the Olive Branch Petition

• Formed the Continental Army • Set up the first Post Office• Formed committees to communicate with

Native Americans and other countries• Authorized the printing of money

Why did fighting break out at Lexington and Concord?

• The British planned to seize the arms and ammunition they had heard the colonists had stored in Concord.

Order of Events1. Proclamation of 17632. Stamp Act3. Townshend Act4. Boston Massacre5. Boston Tea Party6. Intolerable/Coercive Acts7. First Continental Congress8. Lexington & Concord9. Declaration of Independence