American Revolution - Key Individuals Week 1

How did the colonists feel about King George III?

• They thought he was a fair ruler.

• They felt he was a just ruler.

• They felt he was a kind ruler who cared about his subjects?

• They felt he was an unjust (unfair) ruler.

What is King George mainly remembered for?

• being the king the American colonists fought against

• being the first king to rule for more than 10 years

• being the first King of the United States of America

• being the king the British fought against

What is Parliament's job as England's most powerful government group?

• They have to write all the laws.

• They have to pay the king's salary.

• The have to protect all the churches.

• They have to work with the king to support and protect his country.

What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?

• general or leader in the army

• president

• land surveyor

• translator

George Washington was the FIRST president of the United States.

• True

• False

George Washington was a member of the Founding Fathers. What role did the Founding Fathers play in the founding of our country?

• They built buildings

• The designed the government of our new country

• They ended slavery

• They chose George Washington to be king

Benjamin Franklin was a president of the United States.

• True

• False

Why did Benjamin Franklin travel to France?

• for vacation

• he was hiding from the British army

• he was writing the Declaration of Independence

• he was trying to get France's support for the American Revolution

Ben Franklin is considered one of the _________ of the United States.

• Sons of Liberty

• Rowdy Rebels

• Founding Fathers

• Band of Brothers

Which important document did Benjamin Franklin help write?

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Stamp Act

• Writs of Assistance