"American Revolution" - Answers
1. Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that celebrates human reason and science as well as freedom from tyrannical government and religious persecution.
2. It was a very influential cause for the resistance of the people. Colonists believed that they had the right to be treated fairly and respected as equals with mainland British. This confidence led them to resisting the unfair taxation and tyrannical rule of King George III.
3. Territorial gains, British won the conflict, increased amounts of debt for Britain, an attitude of unity among the colonists.
4. They now have some fighting experience, they gained allies that would be helpful later on during the war, Britain’s behavior helped create an attitude of unity and purpose among the colonists in light of their common goals for change.
5. Sugar Act, Currency Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act. These taxes raised money for Britain’s mother land.
6. The taxes were not being used to help the colonists, and the colonies were not represented in Congress when these taxes were made, so they had no voice in how much or why they were being taxed.
7. A group of colonists known as the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans, boarded British merchant ships, and dumped all of the imported tea from England into the harbor.
8. This was done in protest of the taxes Britain had placed on tea that had been done without colonist representatives in Parliament.
9. The shot was the first of the American Revolution and marked the beginning of physical conflict between Britain and the colonies. As such, it made a significant statement to the King in Britain, and to the countries watching the development of the colonies in America.
10. Answers will vary.
11. Four American victories.
12. Five British victories.
13. Most of the battle sites were located near water, including ocean, rivers, or lakes. British and American armies often traveled by boat, so battles occurred near the bodies of water they were traveling on.
14. To bring about unity among the colonies, and to communicate the colonies grievances to the King, Parliament, and the rest of the world.
15. Resulted in a commission sent to the King and Parliament asking for unity and proper representation. The colonies were also able to see the importance of joining and working together, which would serve as the foundation for future unification. Successfully met the goals for the First Continental Congress.
16. Sample answers: Met after the war had begun. Decided to send another petition to England, although the majority of the participants believed that war was inevitable. Began to make decisions and structure the foundation for a government. Drafted the Declaration of Independence. Much more unity of mind and goal.
17. Answers will vary.
18. Sample Answers: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Second youngest delegate at the Convention. Was a writer and a lawyer.
19. Answers will vary.
20. Answers will vary.
21. Answers will vary.
1. Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that celebrates human reason and science as well as freedom from tyrannical government and religious persecution.
2. It was a very influential cause for the resistance of the people. Colonists believed that they had the right to be treated fairly and respected as equals with mainland British. This confidence led them to resisting the unfair taxation and tyrannical rule of King George III.
3. Territorial gains, British won the conflict, increased amounts of debt for Britain, an attitude of unity among the colonists.
4. They now have some fighting experience, they gained allies that would be helpful later on during the war, Britain’s behavior helped create an attitude of unity and purpose among the colonists in light of their common goals for change.
5. Sugar Act, Currency Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act. These taxes raised money for Britain’s mother land.
6. The taxes were not being used to help the colonists, and the colonies were not represented in Congress when these taxes were made, so they had no voice in how much or why they were being taxed.
7. A group of colonists known as the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans, boarded British merchant ships, and dumped all of the imported tea from England into the harbor.
8. This was done in protest of the taxes Britain had placed on tea that had been done without colonist representatives in Parliament.
9. The shot was the first of the American Revolution and marked the beginning of physical conflict between Britain and the colonies. As such, it made a significant statement to the King in Britain, and to the countries watching the development of the colonies in America.
10. Answers will vary.
11. Four American victories.
12. Five British victories.
13. Most of the battle sites were located near water, including ocean, rivers, or lakes. British and American armies often traveled by boat, so battles occurred near the bodies of water they were traveling on.
14. To bring about unity among the colonies, and to communicate the colonies grievances to the King, Parliament, and the rest of the world.
15. Resulted in a commission sent to the King and Parliament asking for unity and proper representation. The colonies were also able to see the importance of joining and working together, which would serve as the foundation for future unification. Successfully met the goals for the First Continental Congress.
16. Sample answers: Met after the war had begun. Decided to send another petition to England, although the majority of the participants believed that war was inevitable. Began to make decisions and structure the foundation for a government. Drafted the Declaration of Independence. Much more unity of mind and goal.
17. Answers will vary.
18. Sample Answers: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Second youngest delegate at the Convention. Was a writer and a lawyer.
19. Answers will vary.
20. Answers will vary.
21. Answers will vary.