Desert
To run away or leave someone in their time of need.
Inflation
Rapid rise in prices.
Blockade
Barrier preventing the movement of troops and supplies.
Tributary
River or stream that flows into a larger river.
Profiteering
To charge high prices for goods that are in short supply.
Loyalist
Colonist who supported Great Britain in the American Revolution.
Patriot
Colonist who supported the fight for independence.
Boycott
Refuse to buy goods or services for a specific reason.
Militia
Group of volunteers who fight in times of emergency.
Treaty
Peace agreement.
What were the names of the British taxes that the colonists had to pay?
The Stamp Act The Tea Act The Townshend Act
Why did the colonists call the Coercive Acts the Intolerable Acts?
They felt that the Coercive Acts were too great a punishment on the colonists.
Why did the Second Continental Congress send the Olive Branch Petition to the King?
The delegates wanted to try one last time to make peace with the King.
Who were the leaders of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams Patrick Henry Paul Revere
What happened as a result of the Proclamation of 1763?
British settlers could not move past the Appalachian Mountains.
How did the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party affect colonists opinion of the King and Parliament?
Colonists were shocked that the British government would treat citizens so poorly.
What problems did the colonists face during the Revolutionary War?
Shortages of basic items such as food, cloth, and tools. A rapid drop in value of the Continental. People hoarded goods in short supplies (profiteering).
What were John Locke s beliefs?
People had natural rights: life, liberty, and the right to own property.
How did women support the fight for independence?
Answer must include. Women gathered supplies for troops. Took over farms or family businesses. Became blacksmiths or carpenters. Some even disguised themselves as men and fought in battle!
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of both the British and Continental Armies.
Strengths of the Continental Army: The Patriots had a reason to fight and were fighting on their own land. Strengths of the British Army: The British had better equipment and were well trained. Weaknesses of the Continental Army: They did not have proper equipment or training. Weaknesses of the British Army: The British did not have the heart or a real reason to be fighting. They did not know the lands as well as the Patriots.
How were the Loyalists that lived in the 13 colonies treated during the Revolutionary War? Explain!
Answer must include... Property was taken Treated poorly by neighbors Some were actually physically attacked
Why would a colonist choose to be a Patriot during the Revolutionary War?
Answer must include. Patriots felt that they were not treated fairly and their rights were taken away, Some may have been born and raised in the colonies and don t have an emotional tie to Great Britain. They are too far apart from Great Britain to remain one country. No taxation without representation!
Why would a colonist choose to be a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War?
Answer must include... They feel they must remain loyal to their King. They feel that colonists should have been taxed after the French and Indian War. Business depends on England! We rely on England for too many things!
Why would a colonist choose not to pick a side during the Revolutionary War?
They may not want to get involved. They are afraid and do not want to pick a side. They don t want to be on the losing side.