Transcript Jeopardy: American Revolution Edition

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Vocabulary
Boston
Tax on almost all
printed materials
in the colonies
What was the
Stamp Act?
Prohibited
colonists from
moving west of
the Appalachian
Mountains
What was the
Proclamation of
1763?
Lowered the tax
on molasses the
colonists imported
What was the
Sugar Act?
Taxed imported
goods, such as
glass, tea, and
paper
Who were the
Townshend Acts?
Stated that
Parliament had the
right to tax and make
decisions for the
British colonies “in
all cases”
What was the
Declaratory Act?
This side was
fighting on their
own land
Who were the
Patriots?
This side had no
regular army and a
weak navy at the
start of the war
Who were the
Patriots?
This side had to fight
from thousands of
miles across the
Atlantic Ocean. It took
time and money to ship
soldiers and supplies.
Who were the
British?
This side employed
mercenaries called
“Hessians”
Who were the
British?
This side had more
people. More than 8
million people versus
only 2.5 million.
Who were the
British?
This document contains
rights of citizens, the
purpose of government, a
list of grievances against
the King, and a resolution
of independence by the
United States
What is the
Declaration of
Independence?
Written by Thomas Paine
with pamphlet listed powerful
reasons why Americans
would be better off free from
Great Britain. It greatly
influenced opinions
throughout the colonies.
What is Common
Sense?
One of the opening lines of this
document begin like this:“We, your
Majesty’s faithful subjects of the
Colonies…entreat your Majesty’s
gracious attention to this our
humble petition.” It was the
Colonists last attempt to avoid war.
King George III rejected it and
prepared for war.
What is The Olive
Branch Petition?
Thomas Jefferson authored
the Declaration of
Independence, but the ideas
contained in this important
document were heavily
influenced by this English
philosopher
What was John
Locke?
“The summer soldier and the
sunshine patriot will, in this crisis,
shrink from the service of their
country; but he that stands it now,
deserves the love and thanks of man
and woman.” Words like these from
this essay by Thomas Paine
convinced soldiers to persevere in
the Revolutionary War.
What is The
American Crisis?
“The shot heard
‘round the world.” It
was the start of the
Revolutionary War.
April 19, 1775.
What were the
Battles of
Lexington and
Concord?
The American
victory here
secured French
military support
What was the
Battle of
Saratoga?
Last major battle of
the Revolutionary
War. After this,
Britain agreed to
recognize American
independence.
What was the
Battle of
Yorktown?
Christmas night 1776.
American troops
surprise Hessian
soldiers and will a
morale boosting victory.
What was the Battle
of Trenton?
June 17, 1775. Even though
the British win, they suffer
heavy losses of more than
1,000 dead or wounded.
This war might not be as
easy as they thought.
What was the
Battle of Bunker
Hill?
The famous engraving by
this Patriot was designed
to influence opinions
against the British
Who was Paul
Revere?
December 16, 1773.
Anger over the Tea
Act resulted in this
festive event.
Who was the
Boston Tea
Party?
These acts were
intentionally designed
to punish the citizens of
Boston for the Boston
Tea Party
Who were the
Coercive Acts? Or
the Intolerable
Acts?
This future president
defended the British
soldiers accused of
the Boston Massacre
in court
What was
John Adams?
This Patriot put up posters that
described the Boston Massacre
as a slaughter of innocent
Americans by bloodthirsty
redcoats. He also revived the
Boston committee of
correspondence. He did not,
however, start a beer company.
What was
Samuel Adams?
To cancel an act or
law
What is repeal?
To refuse to buy
items in order to
show disapproval or
force acceptance of
one’s terms
What is boycott?
Ideas or information
intentionally spread
to harm or help a
cause
What is
propaganda?
Hired soldier
What is a
mercenary?
Privately owned
ship outfitted with
weapons
What is a
privateer?
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Final Jeopardy
Militias
Militia that was essential
to Patriot victories at Fort
Ticonderoga (1775) and
Saratoga (1777). Led by
Ethan Allen. These boys
were from Vermont.
Who were the
Green Mountain
Boys?