8th Grade AC Georgia Studies: Revolutionary War Review Questions
1. What were the effects of the French-Indian War on the colonies? British believed the colonists didn’t help enough; didn’t share same values; British army seemed weak; more land
2. What were the effects of the French-Indian War on the British? Large war debt; more land; didn’t think that the colonists helped enough
3. What was the Sugar Act and when did it take place? Tax on sugar and molasses, 1764
4. What act followed the Sugar Act? Stamp Act, 1765
5. What did the Stamp Act say and when was it passed? Tax on legal documents and newspapers; 1765
6. What were the 2 effects of the Stamp Act? Colonial protests; forced British to scale back the tariffs
7. What does “No taxation without representation” mean? Shouldn’t be taxed without having a voice in Parliament
8. Explain the “Sons of Liberty”. A secret patriot society led by colonial leaders
9. How did the “Sons of Liberty” play a role in the Stamp Act? Coerced the stamp agents to resign their posts through threats
10. Why did the British parliament repeal the Stamp Act? British merchants weren’t making money because people were boycotting the goods
11. Why was PM Charles Townshend unpopular with the colonists? Passed a new series of taxes, called the Townshend Act
12. When did the Boston Massacre take place? 3/5/1770
13. Briefly explain the events of the Boston Massacre. Many townspeople surrounded the British guards that were guarding the customs house; they began throwing snowballs; 5 colonists were killed; all but 2 British soldiers were found innocent
14. Why were the Townshend Acts repealed? A lot of people opposed them and the British businesses weren’t making money because of the boycott
15. Why were the taxes on tea maintained? To show the supremacy of the British
16. What did the Tea Act say? Granted a monopoly on tea trade in the Americas
17. Why didn’t the governor of Mass. allow tea ships to leave Boston Harbor? Because he wanted the tea to be paid for
18. When did the Boston Tea Party take place? 12/16/1773
19. What element of the Intolerable Acts did the British pass for retaliation because of the Boston Tea Party? Closing of Boston Harbor until the damages were paid to the East India Tea Company because of the tea dumped into Boston Harbor
20. When did the First Continental Congress meet? 1774
21. What did the members of the First Continental Congress agree upon? To stop all trade with Great Britain & to stop drinking British tea
22. What led to the Battle at Lexington & Concord? The British planned a surprise attack on the arms supply place at Lexington
23. What role did Paul Revere play in the Revolutionary War? He warned the Patriots that the British were on the way to Lexington and Concord
24. When did the Second Continental Congress meet? 1775
25. Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress? John Hancock
26. Explain the events of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Patriots defended themselves while atop Breed’s Hill; the Patriots ran out of ammo, even though they were able to defend 2 attacks from the British; British win the battle but they lose over half their army
27. Why is it inaccurate that it is called the “Battle of Bunker Hill”? happened on Breed’s Hill
28. What is the significance of the Olive Branch Petition? Last ditch effort to resolve matters with the crown
29. What does the symbol mean? Together the colonies can be fierce while fighting the British; divided we will fall
30. What is the significance of Paine’s Common Sense? It was highly critical of the British and very popular, so it inspired the colonist to revolt
31. What does France do that enrages the British in 1776? King Louis XVI of France commits 1 million dollars in arms
32. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776? Thomas Jefferson
33. Why is Nathan Hale famous? He is considered brave because when he is caught by the British, his final words are, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
34. The year 1776 was a tough year for George Washington’s army. Explain why. British win many battles and Washington loses many men
35. What occurs on Christmas day in 1776? George Washington and the Patriots regroup and recross the Delaware River; the surprise British and German Hessians; The Patriots win the battle easily
36. What did Marquis de LaFayette do that was considered noble? Marquis de la Fayette was a French aristocrat that volunteered to fight with the Patriots without pay
37. What was the first major Patriot victory? Battle of Saratoga
38. What is the significance of the Articles of Confederation? First U.S. constitution; sole authority was given to Congress
39. In 1779, why could the British have easily have stated this? “My enemies are everywhere and my friends are far and few between.” Many countries saw Great Britain as its enemy (including France & Spain)
40. How do many Patriots retaliate for raids on colonial settlements? Attacking Native American villages
41. Where and when was the worst American defeat? Charleston, 1780
42. Why was Massachusetts considered progressive in 1780? They stated that all men were considered equal (first steps to ban slavery
43. Explain the significance of Quock Walker. He was a slave that sued his owner for his freedom and for damages for assault and battery
44. Why was Benedict Arnold considered traitorous? He was a spy for the British (double agent)
45. How did Gen. Nathaniel Greene agitate Gen. Cornwallis’ army? He led him on a wild goose chase through the backwoods, which caused them to start to run out of supplies
46. Where and when does the British army surrender? Yorktown, 1781
47. Where and when does the final battle of the Revolutionary War occur? 1782, Ohio territory
48. Why were many Patriots unhappy with the Continental Congress? They were unpaid war veterans that wanted their salary
49. When was the Treaty of Paris signed? 9/3/1783
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