American Revolution

Why did Britain decide to tax the colonists?

• Britain wasn't selling enough tea.
• The colonists were making too much money.
• Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
• Britain was afraid the colonists were giving money to the Native Americans.

To protest having to pay unfair taxes, a group of colonists boarded a ship into the Boston Harbor and dumped _____ into the water. 

• Crops
• Paper
• Stamps
• Tea

What does the phrase, "No Taxation without Representation" mean?

• Having to fight in a war you don't believe in. 
• Having to pay for something when you don't know how much it costs.
• Having to pay for something without the chance to vote in British Parliament. 
• Having to stay in the New World by force. 

What was established (created) as a punishment to Boston for boycotting tea?

• the Intolerable Acts
• The Stamp Act
• The Sugar Act
• The Tea Act

The Declaration of Independence states everything EXCEPT.

• Colonies should be free and independent states.
• Colonists should boycott trade with England
• Men have the right to life, liberty, and happiness.
• Reasons the colonists had to declare independence. 

Which of the following groups of people did NOT support the Continental Congress in the fight for independence from Great Britain?

• American Soldiers
• Colonial Women
• Loyalists
• Patriots

The First continental congress advised colonies to ____.

• Establish militias and arm themselves.
• Move out of America
• Buy British goods. 
• Obey the King's law. 

Which of the following best describes why African Americans fought for the British.

• They were promised land.
• They were promised freedom.
• They simply wanted to help the British.
• They were offered money for their services. 

What economic reason did people have for staying loyal to England during the fight for independence?

• They believed in self-rule thorough colonial assemblies.
• They recognized a strong trade relationship with England.
• They wanted to return possession of western land to the Natives. 
• They were inspired by the Patriot partisan groups. 

How did women's social roles change during the Revolutionary War?

• They became leaders in government.
• They became military leaders.
• They became nurses and messengers.
• They became wealthy businesswomen.