Chapter 5

 What did the British government do to help pay the costs of the French and Indian War?

• It forced the colonists to trade only with Britain.

• It printed colonial currency.

• It passed new tax laws for the colonies.

• It sold western lands to settlers.

Why was the Treaty of Paris important?

•  It restored trade with Britain.

• It divided the Northwest Territory

• It officially ended the Revolutionary War.

• It stated slavery would not be allowed in the Northwest Territory.

A lack of necessary supplies.

• scarcity

• surplus

• tariff

• negotiate

Not taking a side in a conflict.

• Neutral

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Tariff

 Name 3 ways women contributed to the war effort during the American Revolution.

• Fighting in the war

• Bringing water to soldiers

• Running farms and family businesses

• Raised money for the war

Which of these countries supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• France

•  Germany

• Ireland

• Mexico

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

•  Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

Why is July 4th, 1776, a very important date in American history?

•  The colonists won the American Revolution.

• The 13 colonies formed their first united government.

• Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence.

• The colonists formed the first Committee of Correspondence.

When did the British realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?

• After the battles of Lexington and Concord

•  After the Battle of Bunker Hill

• After the Boston Tea Party

• After Congress approved the Declaration of Independence

Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?

•  They marked the end of the French and Indian War.

•  They forced Parliament to repeal all new tax laws.

• They marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

• They were the first battles led by George Washington.