American Revolution 1754-1783

Essential Question

• What were the causes and effects of the American Revolution?

Diagnosis1. What was the French and Indian War?2. How did the French and Indian War cause the American Revolution?3. What do you know about French and Indian War forts?4. What happened at Fort Necessity?5. What was the French and Indian War called in Europe?6. How did Pittsburgh get its name?7. What was the battle that decided the outcome of the French and Indian

War?8. What was Pontiac’s Rebellion?9. What was the Sons of Liberty?10. What was the Boston Massacre?

Diagnosis1. What was the name of the Patriot Army?2. Why was the Revolutionary War a civil war?3. Where was the battle of Bunker Hill actually fought?4. Why is the Declaration of Independence an important document?5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?6. Why did Washington and his forces cross the Delaware River on December 25,

1776?7. What was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?8. What country entered the war on the American side in 1778?9. What do we study Valley Forge in American history?10. Who was Americans first traitor?11. What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?12. What was the Treaty of Paris?

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