Unit 4 Review

Unit 4 Review

American Revolution

French and Indian War

War between Britain and France.

Britain won the war.

Results:

France lost claim to their land in the colonies.

Britain was in major debt after the war.

Multiple Choice

Why did the size of the colonies double after the French and Indian War?

• They bought it off France

• The Native Americans gave them their land

• France lost the war and lost claim to their land

• France stayed in America

Multiple Choice

Why did Britain Tax the Colonists?

• Because they felt like it

• They were in debt after the French and Indian War

• To control the colonists

• To build a cool new castle

Taxing the Colonists

Britain taxed many of the colonists various different taxes.

The phrase "No taxation without representation" came about meaning that they did not feel respected by British Parliament.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "No Taxation without representation" mean?

• It means they did not feel respected by the government

• It means that taxes and Britain stink

• It means that taxes should be put on Native Americans

• It means that taxes should be for France

Taxing the Colonists Continued...

Many of the colonists were unhappy with the taxes.

A secret group called the Sons of Liberty were formed to protest the taxes

One of the major events they did to rebel against the taxes was called the Boston Tea Party (dumped tea into the harbor)

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the secret group who acted out on taxes?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Sons of Liberty

Multiple Choice

How did the colonists respond to the taxes in the colonies?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• They dealt with it

• They did nothing

War Highlights

Lexington/Concord: First battles of the revolution

Saratoga: Turning point for the colonies

After this battle, France stepped into the war

They planned a major role in giving us new resources for the battle

Yorktown: Last battle of the revolution

Multiple Choice

What was the importance of France joining the colonies during the war?

• Their armies gained new resources

• They became the French Army

• France took over

• There was no importance in France joining the colonies

Results of the War

Treaty of Paris

The colonies gained their independence from Britain

Became the United States of America

The colonies won the war.

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris?

• The colonies gained independence from the King

• The colonies lost the war

• The king continued to keep taxing the colonists

• They were still ruled by a king

Founding Fathers

Their main goal was to create a government where the rights of the people matter.

Multiple Choice

The Founding Fathers wanted a government that was based on what?

• Monarchy

• Mayflower Compact

• Rights of the people

• The King

Articles of Confederation

The Second Continental Congress met to create The Articles of Confederation.

These were the first set of roles written to meet the ideas of the founding fathers.

Multiple Choice

What was the first written set of rules the colonies wrote after the war?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact Part 2

Thomas Jefferson

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Helped to establish alliance with France during the war

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

George Washington

Leader of the Continental Army

Played major parts in the war including Valley Forge

First president of the United States

Multiple Choice

Who was commander of the continental army and was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

July 4th

The celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What day is the Declaration of Independence celebrated on?

• July 1st

• July 2nd

• July 3rd

• July 4th

Paul Revere's Ride

Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Created the legend of Paul Revere

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about Paul Revere?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• O Captain! My Captain!

• Paul Revere's Ride

• None of the Above

Yankee Doodle

A song written by the British to make fun of the Colonists

Multiple Choice

What was Yankee Doodle about?

• British making fun of American colonists

• American colonists making fun of themselves

• British making fun of Native Americans

• British making fun of France