American Revolution

What country did many of the people who lived in the colonies originally come from?  

• France
• Great Britian
• Mexico

How many different or separate colonies along the coast of North America did the British settle? 

• 3
• 8
• 10
• 13

Who governed and controlled the colonies?  

• British King
• Spanish Princess 

Were the British colonists happy about being taxed? 

• Yes
• No

What did the colonists do in response to the king’s taxes, and what is the event called?  

• Boston Tea Party
• Thanksgiving
• Boston Shooting 

What were the colonists who wanted to remain loyal to the king called? 

• Patriots
• Loyalists

What were the colonists who wanted to rule themselves called? 

• Patriots
• Loyalists

Who lead the troops against the British? 

• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 

• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

Why is the Fourth of July important? 

• Birthday of USA
• Boston Tea Party
• First Battle of Revolution
• Paul Revere Rider