The growth of the USA was this a Cause, Course or Consequence?
Consequence
Was the Age of Enlightenment a Cause, Course or Consequence of the American Revolution?
Cause
What was "Common Sense"?
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged Americans to win their Independence from Britain
How many colonies were there originally at the time of the American Revolution?
13
What was No Taxation Without Representation?
Americans refusal to pay taxes unless they were represented in Parliament
Was No Taxation Without Representation a Cause or Consequence?
Cause
Explain how the United States grew in the years after the American Revolution?
Grew from 13 colonies to 50 states and became one of the most powerful countries in the world
How did the American Declaration of Independence influence the lives of Native Americans and African American slaves?
It encouraged them to campaign for equal rights
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Protest against the Tea Act where crates of tea were dumped into Boston harbor
True or False the American Revolution inspired revolutions in France and Ireland?
True
What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
Tax on all legal documents, newspapers etc
What was the Boston Massacre?
When British Soldiers opened fire on a crowd of American protesters
What impact did the American Revolution have on the Native Americans?
Almost wiped out their population as the United States continued to grow
What was Enlightenment?
Movement that valued reason and science above faith or authority as a basis of society
What was the 7 years War?
War between Britain and France for control over North America
Who was George Washington?
Leader of American Revolution and 1st President of USA
What is a Constitution?
set of rules for running a country
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Revolutionary group who wanted American Independence from Britain
What is a Revolution?
rapid and significant change