American Revolution

One political effect of the American Revolution is that the United States gained independence. Also, the Constitution set up a ______________________ type government.

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• republican

• communist

One economic effect of the revolution in America was the removal of Britain’s mercantilist policies, which allowed ______________________ to develop.

• slavery

• free enterprise

• higher taxes

• smuggling of goods

One political cause of the American Revolution was the colonists accused British leaders of __________________.

• tyranny (cruel and oppressive government or rule)

• lowering taxes

• starting slavery

• promoting democracy

What group formed in Boston in 1765 to protest British taxes and laws?

• Knights of Templar

• Sons of Liberty

• Boys of Boston

• Freedom Fighters

What was the name of the meeting between representatives of 12 of the 13 colonies in 1774?

• First Continental Congress

• Colonial Congress

• American Parliament

• The Big Twelve

What nickname did the colonists give to a series of new laws passed by the British to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party?

• British Tea Acts

• Intolerable Acts

• Dreadful Acts

• Terrible Acts

It took several years and many events before the colonists decided to fight for independence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During one protest in Boston, a fight broke out and five colonists were shot and killed by British Soldiers. This incident became known as the _______________.

• The Shot Heard Round the World

• The Boston Shooting

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Act

What famous founding father wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Hancock

What was the name of the group that the Continental Congress chose to write the Declaration?

• The Declarers

• The Founding Fathers

• The Group of Five

• The Committee of Five