Sophs- American Revolution Study Guide

American History
Ch. 4- The American Revolution
Study Guide

Identify:
- John Adams - Paul Revere
- Ben Franklin - Sam Adams
- John Hancock - Caesar Rodney
- Thomas Paine - George Washington
- Captain Preston - Thomas Jefferson

Ch. 4, Sect. 1- The French and Indian War
-Who fought in the French and Indian War? Who won? Why did it occur?
-Why was Ben Franklin’s Albany Plan of Union significant even though it didn’t pass?
-What was capturing Fort Duquesne important?
-What was decided at the 1763 Treaty of Paris (end of French and Indian War)?

Ch. 4, Sect. 2- Issues Behind the Revolution
- What was the Proclamation of 1763? Was it followed?
- Why did Britain impose new taxes on the colonies?
- What were the taxes placed on the colonists?
- Who were the Sons of Liberty? Who was the leader?
- What is meant by the term, “No taxation without representation?”
- What happened at the 1770 Boston Massacre?
- What was the Boston Tea Party?
- Identify the punishments of the Intolerable Acts.
- What was decided at the First Continental Congress?
- Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord significant?

Ch. 4, Sect. 3- Ideas Behind the Revolution
- What was Common Sense?
- Identify the Olive Branch Petition
- What was the Declaration of Independence?
- Identify the 4 parts of the declaration
- Who was the author?
- Who was the first to sign it?
- On what date was the Declaration of Independence official?

Ch. 4, Sect 4- Fighting For Independence
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of both the British and colonial armies
- Battles of Trenton and Princeton
- Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

Ch. 4, Sect. 5- Winning Independence
- The British surrendered at which battle?
- What did the 1783 Treaty of Paris conclude?
- Identify the impact of the American Revolution

John Adams- Part 1: Join or Die

John Adams- Part 2: Independence

Join or Die- political cartoon

Time-line: Be able to put the following events in order. Include the year of the event.
1st Continental Congress;Boston Massacre;Treaty of Paris (end Rev War) Dec of Ind; Lexington&Concord

John Adams- Part 2 Independence (Extra Credit)

John Adams part two (Independence), in my opinion, was just as good as part one. For this extra credit assignment, you should respond to the following question..

- What was your favorite scene/part of the film? Explain why it is your favorite. Give specific details about the scene as well. Who was involved in your particular scene? Describe the actions, emotions and words from the scene. Do you think it was a minor or major part of the film? Explain.

Length: at least 15 lines

Value: Up to 4 points

Due: Tuesday, Oct. 13, by 3 PM