American Revolution Review

The colonists and Parliament disagreed about which of the following?

• land

• control of government

• slaves

• whether women should be able to vote

Who did the colonists believe should make laws for the colonies?

• Parliament

• the King

• local assemblies

• the Native American chiefs

Why did the colonists decide to fight for independence?

• They wanted to have their own king.

• They wanted to own slaves.

• They wanted to own their own land.

• They wanted to have the right to govern themselves.

Which document explained the reasons for the American Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The charters of the Virginia Company of London

• The Constitution

Which famous American was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

The Declaration of Independence says that the authority to govern belongs to

• Parliament

• the people

• the King

• rich people

Edmund said, "I think we should stay loyal to the King." Edmund is a

• farmer

• loyalist

• patriot

• soldier

Allison says, "Taxation without Representation is not fair!"

• Allison is a seamstress.

• Allison is a patriot.

• Allison is a loyalist.

• Allison owns a plantation.