Introducing the American Revolution- Part Two

Introducing the American Revolution- Part Two

What happened after the Boston Massacre?

The Boston Tea Party

After the Boston Massacre and before the start of the American Revolution, came an important event in history called The Boston Tea Party. This was basically the moment when the divide between the colonists and the British was the most obvious- when it became apparent that a war was inevitable.

Multiple Choice

The British threw the tea into the harbor as a message to the colonists that if they didn't pay the money, they wouldn't have any tea.

• True

• False

The First Official Battle of the Revolutionary War

*April 19. 1775

*"The shot heard around the world"

*Paul Revere

*Considered a victory for the Colonists

Multiple Choice

"The shot heard around the world" is an example of hyperbole that has been used in history for hundreds of years. Obviously, one shot was not heard throughout the entire world. However, what is the significance of this statement, or what is it really saying?

• Great Britian was making a statement to the world that they were the super power and they would no longer be harassed by the colonies.

• The 13 Colonies were showing the world that they could and would fight Great Britian, and prove they didn't need their tea.

• The French decided they wanted the land in Great Britian AND the 13 Colinies, so they invaded the land from Boston to Lexington, taking the first shot at the British soldiers and essentially causing a world war.

• For many years tension had been high and several events had happened. As a result, this was the shot the whole world had been waiting for, for they knew that a war was inevitable.

King George III

The King of Great Britian/England and the leader of the British forces.

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the British forces during the American Revolution?

• Curious George

• King George III

• George Washington

• George Foreman

George Washington

The leader of the Continental Army and the first president of the USA.

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the Rebel or Patriot forces during the American Revolution?

• George Lucas

• George Clooney

• George Bush

• George Washington

George vs. George

This is the beginning of the classroom text we usually use. While the reading isn't great, listen to the words. This book does a great job of introducing the two Georges and describing their many similarities.

Multiple Choice

Who won the Revolutionary War?

• The 13 Colonies

• Great Britian

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

• France gained control over all the land east of the Mississippi River.

• Great Britian gained their independence from the 13 Colonies

• the 13 Colonies gained their independence from Great Britian

Open Ended

In your own words, what was ONE of the reasons that the underdogs, the 13 Colonies, were able to win the war against a much larger, more powerful nation such as Great Britian?