Overview of the Rev War

After a costly war with France, known as the _______, Britain was in debt and decided to raise money by taxing the colonies.

• French and Indian War

• War of the Roses

• the Gulf War

The British Parliament passed a series of laws, like the ___ and the___, that taxed everyday goods such as paper, sugar, and tea.

• Tax Act, Sugar Tax

• Stamp Act, Sugar Act

• Paper Tax, Bread Tax

Taxes angered many colonists, who felt it was unfair to be taxed without having a say in Parliament. This idea of “no taxation without ____” became a rallying cry for those who wanted change.

• information

• consultation

• representation

Groups like the ___ led acts of resistance against British laws.

• Sons Against Taxation

• Daughters of the Rebellion

• Sons of Liberty

Protests worried the British government, which responded by sending more soldiers to enforce its laws. This only increased tensions, as colonists felt their ___ were being trampled.

• options

• rights

• parliments

People who supported independence were called ___, while those who remained loyal to Britain were known as ___.

• soldiers, traitors

• patriots, loyalists

• mavericks, red coats

In 1776, a powerful document called the ___was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson. This document, approved on July 4, explained why the colonies had chosen to separate from Britain

• Bill of Rights

• Notice of Separation

• Declaration of Independence

The American Revolution influenced people around the world. It showed that it was possible to challenge a powerful empire and create a government based on the ___of the ___.

• ideas, women

• will, people

• thoughts, scholars