Road to Independence

Road to Independence

American Revolution Causes Review

Multiple Choice

Did the Albany Plan of Union happen?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What was the area west of the Appalachians known as?

• Ohio Valley

• Indiana Valley

• St. Lawrence Valley

• Great Lakes

Open Ended

What do you think No Taxation without Representation means?

Open Ended

What is propaganda?

Open Ended

Militias will be used by the colonists for most of the war. Why was it a disadvantage to use a militia instead of a national military?

Things to consider

• We derive no laws from the declaration.

• The declaration was not signed fully on July 4th. It was merely the adoption date. Many members signed it in August

• It was essentially a break-up letter to Britain. We told them we were leaving and why it was their fault.

• Jefferson's original text was twice as long as the finished product and he was unhappy with all of the changes.

Open Ended

Why do you think the French would be willing to help the colonists fight the British?