American Revolution Review

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

• Reasons for the "break up" (a complaint)

• last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

• reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

• peace treaty between the US and England

Mercantilism allows trade between...

• all free countries

• only countries who sign an agreement

• only between a Mother country and her colonies

• colonies to other colonies

Who might say..."I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan Hale

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Who might say, "God save the King!"

• Patriot

• Loyalist

What was this posters meaning?

• The colonies needed to be independent from one another.

• Ben Franklin drew this because he though it was pretty.

• The colonies needed to unite to fight their enemy, or they would lose.

• Serpents can grow back together.

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4th?

• 1607

• 1773

• 1787

• 1776

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness were...

• unalienable rights

• Bill of rights

• Freedom to live

• John Locke's advice

Which concern of the colonists led to the American Revolution?

• Not having representation in British Parliament, and being taxed

• Desire for greater religious freedom

• Fear of attacks by American Indians

• Increasing immigration from countries other than Britain

The Sons of Liberty worked to reduce British control in the colonies by...

• taking military action against the British

• Meeting with Parliament in England

• Forming alliances with the enemies of Britain

• Publicly protesting and organizing boycotts

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Smith

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison