American Revolution

How many colonies were there in America?

• 13

• 10

• 50

• 5

Who helped the colonist win in the French and Indian War?

• the French

• the British

• the Indians

• the Germans

What type of items were taxed under the Stamp Act?

• stamps for mailing letters

• stamps that children played with

• stamped paper that was used for everything

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

• the increase in the price of sugar

• anger colonists upset over the Quartering Act

• the Tea Act

• colonist upset about the Boston Massacre

Who fired the first shot that started the American Revolutionary War?

• a British soldier

• a colonial militia man

• a nervous farmer

• no one knows

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• December 25, 1776

• January 1, 1776

• May 31, 1775

• July 4, 1776

Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following was a strength of the Continental Army?

• Patriotism

• Was stocked with supplies

• Well trained soldiers

• Strong government support

How was Great Britain going to get the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War?

• make them pay taxes

• ask them for a loan

• sell the colonists land

What was the colonists main complaint about being taxed?

• They didn't want to pay the tax.

• They blame Britain for the war with France.

• They wanted representation in Parliament.