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SOL Review: Revolution and the New Nation Strand

Directions: Complete the stations for each of the following standards: USI.6a, USI.6c, USI.6d, USI.7b and
USI.7c. As you complete each station, you should answer the questions that are labeled with that
standard. When you have completed this study guide, you will take a quiz that will assess your
understanding of this strand.

USI.6a – colonial dissatisfaction

• As England expanded control over the American colonies, many colonists became dissatisfied and
rebellious.
• In the early 1700s, England became known as

Why did England want to control the colonies?

• England wanted to remain a
• England imposed taxes, such as the , to raise the necessary revenue (money)
to pay the cost of the

Why did England tax the colonies?

• England wanted to finance the
• To help pay for the English troops in the

Why were colonists dissatisfied?

• Colonies had no representation in
• Some colonists resented (didn’t like) the power of

• Colonies taxes.
• The did not allow colonists
to move west of the Appalachian Mountains into the Ohio River Valley.
USI.6c – important people and events of the American Revolution
Many individuals played important roles in shaping events of the American Revolution.
Directions: Use the list below to help you complete the chart.

  British king during the Revolutionary Era  

Lord Cornwallis    

John Adams   Championed the cause of independence  

George
 
Washington  

  Major author of the Declaration of Independence  


Patrick Henry
  
 
 Prominent member of Continental Congress
   Helped frame (write) the Declaration of Independence
 Helped gain French support for American Independence  

  Former slave who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence  

Paul Revere    

 Patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of British arrival.

 Inspired colonial patriotism with “Give me liberty or give me death” speech
 Commander of the Continental Army
 Journalist, author of Common Sense
 British general who surrendered at Yorktown
 Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses
 Phillis Wheatley
 King George III
 Benjamin Franklin
 Thomas Jefferson
Directions: Use the list below to help you complete the chart. These events are in chronological order.
 
Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770  
 

Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in

throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea
  December 16, 1773  
taxes.  

 
First Continental September –
Congress   October, 1774  

The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War  

  April 19, 1775  

Approval of the  
Declaration of July 4, 1776  
Independence  

This American victory was the turning point in

the war.  
  Fall, 1777  

 
Surrender at
October 19, 1781  
Yorktown  

England recognized American independence  

  September 3, 1783  

 Colonial victory over the forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War
 Colonies declared independence from England
 Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers
 Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and to promote
independence
 Battle of Lexington and Concord
 Signing of the Treaty of Paris
 Battle of Saratoga
 Boston Tea Party
USI.6d - Why the Americans won

Defense of the colonists’ own land, strong beliefs, and capable leadership contributed to the American
victory in the Revolutionary War.

 Colonists’ defense of their ,

and .
 Support from and .
 Strong leadership including the Commander of the Continental Army,
.

Draw a picture that shows why the colonists won. Pretend you are explaining this to a third grader.
USI.7b: The historical development of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The development of the Constitution was significant to the foundation of the American republic.

The in the Articles of Confederation led to the effort to draft a

new constitution.

Federal System
The Constitution of the United States of America established a federal system of government based on
power being shared between the national and state governments.. Draw a picture that shows how
power is divided between national and state government.

Legislative branch:
• The job of the legislative branch is to
o In the , representation is based on
(or the number of people who live in a state)
o In the , each state has representatives.
Representation in this house is equal.
Executive branch:
• The job of the executive branch is to
Judicial branch:
• The job of the judicial branch is to
The Bill of Rights

• was the author of the Bill of Rights

• The first to the Constitution provide a written
guarantee of individual rights

Write a short explanation about why the Bill of Rights is important to us today:
USI.7c – The first five presidents
• Congress and the first five presidents made decisions establishing a strong government that
helped the nation grow in size and power
• All of the first five presidents were from Virginia, except John Adams, who was from
Massachusetts

George Washington
• was established
• The was added to the Constitution
• Plans were initiated for the development of the in
Washington, D.C.
o , an African American astronomer and
surveyor, helped complete the design for the city.

John Adams
• A system emerged during his administration

Thomas Jefferson
• He bought from . This was
known as the .
• explored this new land west of the
.

James Madison
• The caused nations to gain
respect for the .

James Monroe
• He introduced the Monroe Doctrine warning
nations not to interfere in the .