Ashley Adamo Period 3 October 17, 2012 Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt 1. What was signed in 1763?

By whom was it signed? The Proclamation of 1763, signed by King George III of England. 2. What did it say? It was an agreement that stated that English colonists couldnt live west of the Appalachian Mountains. 3. When was the Sugar Act passed? 1764 4. What was passed in 1765? Name 8 items which were taxed. The stamp act was passed. Newspapers, pamphlets, bills, legal documents, licenses, almanacs, dice and playing card were all taxed 5. What happened on December 16, 1773? At night, the Boston Tea Party took place. 6. What happened on March 5, 1770? The Boston Massacre occurs. 7. Described in your own words what happened on this day. A mob of Brittish soldiers killed three people . 8. Who actually hung the two lanterns in the Old North Church on April 18, 1775? Robert Newman hung the lanterns. 9. What were the intolerable acts? A series of laws passed by parliament 10. Name the 4 laws which were pass in this act. Impartial Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Bay Regulating Act, Boston Port Act, Quartering Act. 11. On what date did Paul Revere make his historic ride? April 18, 1775 12. who went with Paul Revere on this ride? William Dawes 13. On what night of the week did Revere make this ride? Tuesday , April 18 14. The following quotes came form the time period during the Revolutionary War. Who said each of them? John Parker & Nathan Hale 15. At dawn on April 19 about 70 armed Massachusetts militiamen stand face to face on Lexington Green with the British advance guard. An unordered shot heard around the world begins the Revolutionary War. 16. After Lexington, where did the British go? Boston 17. How far is it from Lexington, Massachusetts to Concord, Massachusetts? 7.2 miles. 18. What were the British and American losses ( dead and wounded) at Bunker Hill? Over 400 people 19. Who was the commander of the British forces who ordered his troops to destroy the military stores at Concord in April of 1775? General Joseph Warren. 20. What Revolutionary War battle was fought on October 7, 1780? The battle of kings Mountain 21. On what date was the battle of Trenton, NJ fought? December 25, 1776 22. Where was Washington defeated on September 11, 1777? Brandywine 23. Where was he defeated on October 4, 1777? Germantown

24. What was one of the most commonly used weapons of the Revolutionary War? Muskets 25. What was the most powerful weapon used? Cannons 26. Name two other weapons used in the Revolutionary War. Pistol, and Saber. 27. What young woman posed as a man so that she could serve for the American Army in the was for Independence? Deborah Samson 28. What were the name of the two sisters who stole an important message from British soldiers and carried it to General Greene of the American Army? Rachel and Grace Martin 29. Name one other woman who aided the cause of the American Army. Anne Warner 30. Who made up the Committee of 5 men who drafted the Declaration of Independence? Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, John Adams, Rodger Sherman, Thomas Jefferson. 31. We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equally, that their Creator with certain unalienable rights endows them that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 32. On what date was the Revolutionary War officially ended? April 11, 1783 33. On what date did Washington deliver his inaugural address in New York City? April 30, 1789 34. Who served as President after Washington? John Adams 35. What events happened on March 4,1793 and March 4, 1789? George Washington was inaugurated in Philadelphia for a second term as president of the United States. 36. Before the Constitution was drafted, a document called The Articles of Confederation was in effect. 37. A: on what date were the Articles adopted? November 15, 1777 38. B: On what date did the Articles become operative? March 1, 1781 39. What did the Articles establish between and among the 13 states? A firm league of friendships. 40. Under the Articles, for what 3 things was Congress responsible? Conducting foreign affairs, declaring war or peace and maintain an army and navy and a variety of other lesser functions 41. List 3 things the Articles did not allow Congress to do. Collecting taxes, regulate interstate commerce, and enforce laws. 42. Shays Rebellion made leaders of our nation stand up and take notice. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held to make the Articles of Convention instead decided to draft a new constitution. 43. A: How many states had to approve this constitution before it went into affect? 9 states 44. B: How many states ended up ratifying it? 11 states 45. Which states we first 5 to ratify the Constitution? Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut 46. Which was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution? New Hampshire 47. Which were the last two states of the original 11 to ratify the Constitution? North Carolina and Rhode Island

48. Why were some people against ratifying the Constitution? They were afraid that theyd lose power and be ruled by just one person. 49. In order to avoid any violation of certain civil rights, the First Congress of the United States introduced 12 amendments to the constitution. Amendments 3-12 were accepted and became known as the Bill of rights 50. So that no one branch of government has too much power, a system of checks and balances is in place. On branch checks another in their duties A: Create and pass legislation Congress B: Appoint Federal judges President C: Declare laws unconstitutional Judicial Branch