American Revolution

A person who wanted independence from Great Britain

• Loyalist

• Patriot

A person who was loyal to England and the king

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Why did the British originally attack the colonists in Lexington?

• The British were jealous of the Colonists' land

• The British were fearful of the Colonists stockpile of weapons

• The British were annoyed that the Colonists were rich

• The British were unconcerned with Colonial affairs

What advantages did England have in the Revolutionary War? (select 3)

• Large and powerful army and navy

• Lots of weapons and ammunition

• Knowledge of the land

• Money to be able to hire soldiers

What disadvantages did England have in the Revolutionary War? (select 3)

• Not enough weapons

• No knowledge of the land

• Fighting far away from home

• Not all citizens thought they should fight

What advantages did Americans have in the Revolutionary War? (select 3)

• Desire for independence

• Lots of weapons and ammunition

• Aid from France (eventually)

• Knowledge of the land

What disadvantages did the Americans have the the Revolutionary War? (select 3)

• Not enough soldiers

• Not enough weapons

• Not enough training

• Not enough intelligence

What was Thomas Paine's purpose in writing Common Sense?

• To promote British ideas that America should stay in British control

• To convince Loyalists to declare independence from England

• To create groups like the Sons of Liberty

• To make the Continental Army under George Washington

What document did Thomas Jefferson write to send to the King of England?

• Common Sense

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Continental Congress

What were the main points described in the Declaration of Independence? (select 3)

• America is going to be its own nation ran by the "consent of the governed"

• All men are given natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• A list of complaints against England

• America is now at war with England