American Revolution

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

• Charles III
• George III
• William III
• James III

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

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What event is depicted in this image?

• Boston Massacre
• Boston Tea Party
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Lexington and Concord

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The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.

• the Treaty of Paris
• the Constitution
• the Declaration of Independence
• the Virginia Charter

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Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?

• Britain was in debt and needed money
• That was the agreement with the Native Americans
• They made too much money
• Townshend Acts

Who was the first choice to command the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Paine
• George Washington

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutral
• British 

Colonists who supported the Bitish king were called 

• Patriots
• Republicans
• Democrats
• Loyalists

True or False: “All men are created equal.” This statement applied to all men, women, African Americans, and Native Americans living in the colonies.

• True

• False

Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death!" ?

• George Washinton

• Patrick Henry

• Lord Cornwallis