American revolution

• Who suggested a new trade route during the American Revolution?

  Christopher Columbus
• What did Christopher Columbus take from the new continent he 'discovered'?


  Gold, people, and other resources
• What new items did Columbus find in the new continent?

  Tobacco, pineapples, turkey, and hammocks
• What was the main conflict regarding land during the American Revolution?

  Both the French and the English claimed the same area
• What action did the French take that angered the English during the American Revolution?


  The French built forts on the shore despite English objections
• Who did the English send to confront the French in the conflict over land?


  George Washington
• What was the outcome of the short battle between the English and the French?


  The French surrendered
• What event escalated into a major global conflict after the French surrender?


  The English killed a French trooper after they surrendered
• How long did the major global conflict last that began after the French surrender?

  Seven years
• What did Spain and France give up at the peace negotiations after the conflict?

  Spain gave up Florida, and France gave up all territories in North America
• What financial consequence did Britain face after the war?


  Britain went into debt of around a million
• How did Britain attempt to recover from its debt after the war?


  By taxing the colonies
• What act did Britain introduce in 1764 to generate revenue?


  The Sugar Act
• What was the purpose of the Stamp Act introduced in 1765?


  To require payment for a stamp on documents
• How did the colonists react to the new taxes imposed by Britain?


  They protested and refused to comply
• What was the significance of the colonists not having representatives in Parliament?


  It led to feelings of disenfranchisement and protest
• What happened to the Stamp Act in 1766

  It was lifted
• What was the Declaratory Act made for 1766?

  It asserted Britain's right to tax the colonies
• What were the Townshend Acts introduced in 1767?


  A series of new taxes on various goods
• What items were taxed under the Townshend Acts?


  Glass, lead, paper, tea, and oil
• What was the outcome of the Townshend Acts in terms of colonial response?


  The colonists protested and the taxes were removed except for tea
• What happened on March 5th involving a British guard?


  A British guard was heckled at the customs house
• What was the significance of the British troops sent to Boston?

  They were sent to take control and enforce the taxes
• What was the main conflict in the American Revolution?


  It was a conflict between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies in North America.
• What was the outcome of the American Revolution?


  It led to the independence of the United States of America from British rule.
• When did the American Revolution start?

  April 19, 1775
• What event is associated with the start date of the American Revolution?

  The Battles of Lexington and Concord
• When did the American Revolution officially end?

  September 3, 1783
• How long did the American Revolution last?


  About 8 years