American Rev.

Front

Who was the Commanding General of the American troops during the Revolution?

Back

George Washington

Front

What foreign soldier raised spirits at Valley Forge by training the American troops?

Back

Baron von Steuben

Front

Which rebel was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?

Back

Sam Adams

Front

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What young French nobleman was a favorite officer of George Washington's?

Back

Marquis de Lafayette

Front

Why did the Parliament pass the Stamp Act and other tax laws?

Back

To raise money in the colonies to pay for the war defending them

Front

Why were the British taxes so offensive to the colonists?

Back

The British had never asked for such taxes before, and the colonists had no say in the government.

Front

Which of the following was an American "ally" or friend? Loyalists, France, England, Deserters

Back

France

Front

Choose the best description of the Boston Massacre.

Back

Colonists taunted British soldiers, the soldiers fired, 5 Americans were killed, and the newspapers exaggerated the story.

Front

Which of the following best describes Valley Forge?

Back

It was where General Washington and the Continental army camped in Pennsylvania and suffered through a harsh winter.