American Revolution

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

• The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

• The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

• There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

• The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

Which person was killed in the Boston Massacre and later became a symbol of the Abolitionist movement?

• Peter Salam

• Patrick Henry

• Martha Washington

• Crispus Attucks

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?

• King James III

• King George III

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Louis IV

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

• Paul Revire

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

• The act was taxation without representation.

• The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

• The tax was a large amount of money.

• The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

What is the Boston Massacre?

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

• Dressed up like Native Americans

• Boston Massacre

• Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea

• Dumped tea into Boston harbor

What was the Boston Tea Party?

This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.

• A patriot

• A loyalist

• A Yes man

• Neutral

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

• British

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Neutral