American Revolution

The main American strength when the war began was

• an army of well-trained militia volunteers.
• a large and powerful navy.
• an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
• a large supply of guns and bullets.

Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

• independence would lead to the end of slavery.
• they could return to Africa after the war.
• Congress would give them land for their service.
• Britain would grant them their freedom.

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

• brought France into the war as an American ally.
• ended General Burgoyne's career.
• liberated Georgia from British control.
• forced the British to leave Canada.

Strong patriotism was an advantage or strength

• Americans
• British

This was a tax on molasses and sugar to reduce smuggling.

• Stamp Act
• Sugar Act
• Townshend Act
• Tea Act

This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.

• Stamp Act
• Sugar Act
• Tea Act
• Townshend Act

Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

• Transportation
• Relaxation
• Representation
• Sensation

What was this poster's meaning?

• The Colonies needed to be united
• Serpents can grow back together
• Colonies need to be independent
• Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

• Dressed up like Native Americans
• Boston Massacre
• Dumped tea into Boston harbor
• Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea

Which was the punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

• Intolerable Acts
• Sugar Acts
• Quartering Acts
• Stamp Acts